Who ran for Senate in Washington state?
2018 United States Senate election in Washington
Nominee | Maria Cantwell | Susan Hutchison |
Party | Democratic | Republican |
Popular vote | 1,803,364 | 1,282,804 |
Percentage | 58.4% | 41.6% |
How many senators does Wa have?
Maria Cantwell (Democratic Party)
Patty Murray (Democratic Party)
Washington/Senators
How much does a WA state senator make?
Washington State Senate | |
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Authority | Article II, Washington State Constitution |
Salary | $56,881/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election | November 3, 2020 (24 seats) |
Why does Washington state not have a Senate election?
The 2022 United States Senate election in Washington will be held on November 8, 2022 to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Washington. Because Washington has a blanket primary system, parties will not nominate a candidate to run in the general election.
How many state representatives are there in Washington State?
Washington State Legislature Coming to the Legislature. The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body with 49 members in the Senate and 98 members in the House of Representatives. Each district is served by one Senator and two House members.
How many state representatives does Washington have?
Washington House of Representatives
House of Representatives of Washington | |
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Structure | |
Seats | 98 |
Political groups | Majority Democratic (57) Minority Republican (41) |
Length of term | 2 years |
Which party controls the Washington State Legislature?
As of March 2021, Democrats control both houses of the Washington State Legislature. Democrats hold a 57-41 majority in the House of Representatives and a 28-21 majority in the Senate (with one Democratic senator caucusing with the 20 Republicans).