Washington
Electoral Votes: 12
Population: 8,001,020
2024 Turnout: 70.2%
2020 Turnout: 76.2%
Cook PVI: D+10
Federal Government:
Senate
| Patty Murray (D) | Maria Cantwell (D) |
House
| Suzan DelBene* (D) | Washington’s 1st |
| Rick Larsen* (D) | Washington’s 2nd |
| Marie Glusenkamp Perez* (D) | Washington’s 3rd |
| Dan Newhouse* (R) | Washington’s 4th |
| Michael Baumgartner* (R) | Washington’s 5th |
| Emma Randall* (D) | Washington’s 6th |
| Pramila Jayapal* (D) | Washington’s 7th |
| Kim Schrier* (D) | Washington’s 8th |
| Adam Smith* (D) | Washington’s 9th |
| Marilyn Strickland* (D) | Washington’s 10th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Bob Ferguson (D) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 30D* | 19R* |
| State House | 59D* | 39R* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Washington is a solidly Democratic state, especially in the Seattle metropolitan area, which drives statewide election outcomes. Democrats control statewide offices and the legislature. Cultural identity centers on technology, environmentalism, and progressive social values, though eastern Washington remains more conservative. Economic debates often focus on housing affordability, tech industry growth, and environmental protection. Republicans remain competitive regionally but face challenges statewide.
