2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington

2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington

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All 9 Washington seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 6 3
Seats won 6 3
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 1,725,316 1,189,147
Percentage 59.20% 40.80%
Swing Decrease 5.07% Increase 5.66%

The 2008 congressional elections in Washington was held on November 4, 2008, to determine who will represent the state of Washington in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Nonpartisan blanket primary elections were held on August 19, 2008.[1]

Washington has nine seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Its 2007-2008 congressional delegation consisted of six Democrats and three Republicans.

All of the incumbents were re-elected, with only the 8th district race being considered competitive.

  1. ^ Top 2 Primary: FAQs for Voters Washington Secretary of State