Washington
Population: 6,131,445
Size: 66,544 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. May 27 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 52.8% v. 45.6%
Lower House
Total seats: 98
Party breakdown: 63D/35R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 49
Party breakdown: 32D/17R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: R
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2008
Senate
Patty Murray (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Maria Cantwell (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 9
Party breakdown: 6(D) 3(R)
Competitive districts:
Washington State Democratic Central Committee
PO Box 4027 - Google Maps
Seattle, WA 98194
(206) 583-0664
info@wa-democrats.org
www.wa-democrats.org
The five-member commission is chosen by the majority and minority leaders of both houses in the legislature. The fifth member is chosen by the Commission and serves as the chair. Once a plan is created it is presented to the Legislature for passage. There is no gubernatorial veto power over redistricting plans.