Washington State Democratic Party
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Organization
Washington State Democratic Central Committee (WSDCC)
- Chair: Shasti Conrad
- Vice-Chair: John Thompson
- Treasurer: David Green
- Secretary: Diane Young
In addition, the State Central Committee has one representative from each of Washington's 10 Congressional Districts, six at-large members, and four DNC members. The final two members are a representative from the Young Democrats of Washington and the President of the Washington Federation of Democratic Women.[2]
County party organizations
Each of Washington's 39 counties has a county democratic central committee, which operates within that county and sends two delegates (which may not share the same gender identity) to the State Central Committee.
Legislative district organizations
Each of Washington's 49 legislative districts has a local Democratic party organization, which operates within that district and sends two delegates (which may not share the same gender identity) to the State Central Committee.
Other state organizations
Washington state has organizations such as the High School Democrats of Washington, the College Democrats of Washington, and the Young Democrats of Washington, separate from the State Central Committee.
Current elected officials
The following popularly-elected offices are held by Democrats:
U.S. Senate
Since 2001, Democrats have controlled both of Washington's seats in the Senate:
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U.S. House of Representatives
Democrats control a majority; they hold eight of the state's ten seats in the House following the 2020 census:
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Statewide officeholders
Democrats hold all nine of Washington's constitutional offices.Template:Efn[3]
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Legislative leadership
- Senate majority leader: Jamie Pedersen (43rd LD - Seattle)[4]
- Senate president pro tempore: Steve Conway (29th LD - Tacoma)[5]
- Speaker of the House: Laurie Jinkins (27th LD Pos. 1 - Tacoma)
- Speaker pro tempore of the House: Chris Stearns (47th LD Pos. 2 - Auburn)
- House majority leader: Joe Fitzgibbon (34th LD Pos. 2 - Seattle)[6]
County Executives
Mayors
Election results
Presidential
Senatorial
| Election | Senatorial candidate | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | William W. Black | 91,733 | 26.57% | Lost Red X |
| 1916 | George Turner | 135,339 | 37.06% | Lost Red X |
| 1920 | George F. Cotterill | 68,488 | 17.80% | Lost Red X |
| 1922 | Clarence Dill | 130,347 | 44.27% | Won Green tick |
| 1926 | A. Scott Bullitt | 148,783 | 46.51% | Lost Red X |
| 1928 | Clarence Dill | 261,524 | 53.42% | Won Green tick |
| 1932 | Homer Bone | 365,939 | 60.61% | Won Green tick |
| 1934 | Lewis Schwellenbach | 302,606 | 60.93% | Won Green tick |
| 1938 | Homer Bone | 371,535 | 62.62% | Won Green tick |
| 1940 | Monrad Wallgren | 404,718 | 54.16% | Won Green tick |
| 1944 | Warren Magnuson | 452,013 | 55.13% | Won Green tick |
| 1946 | Hugh Mitchell | 298,683 | 45.23% | Lost Red X |
| 1950 | Warren Magnuson | 397,719 | 53.40% | Won Green tick |
| 1952 | Henry M. Jackson | 595,288 | 56.23% | Won Green tick |
| 1956 | Warren Magnuson | 685,565 | 61.09% | Won Green tick |
| 1958 | Henry M. Jackson | 597,040 | 67.32% | Won Green tick |
| 1962 | Warren Magnuson | 491,365 | 52.09% | Won Green tick |
| 1964 | Henry M. Jackson | 875,950 | 72.21% | Won Green tick |
| 1968 | Warren Magnuson | 796,183 | 64.41% | Won Green tick |
| 1970 | Henry M. Jackson | 879,385 | 82.43% | Won Green tick |
| 1974 | Warren Magnuson | 611,811 | 60.70% | Won Green tick |
| 1976 | Henry M. Jackson | 1,071,219 | 71.84% | Won Green tick |
| 1980 | Warren Magnuson | 792,052 | 45.83% | Lost Red X |
| 1982 | Henry M. Jackson | 943,665 | 68.96% | Won Green tick |
| 1983 (special) | Mike Lowry | 540,981 | 44.59% | Lost Red X |
| 1986 | Brock Adams | 677,471 | 50.66% | Won Green tick |
| 1988 | Mike Lowry | 904,183 | 48.91% | Lost Red X |
| 1992 | Patty Murray | 1,197,973 | 53.99% | Won Green tick |
| 1994 | Ron Sims | 752,352 | 44.25% | Lost Red X |
| 1998 | Patty Murray | 1,103,184 | 58.41% | Won Green tick |
| 2000 | Maria Cantwell | 1,199,437 | 48.73% | Won Green tick |
| 2004 | Patty Murray | 1,549,708 | 54.98% | Won Green tick |
| 2006 | Maria Cantwell | 1,184,659 | 56.81% | Won Green tick |
| 2010 | Patty Murray | 1,314,930 | 52.36% | Won Green tick |
| 2012 | Maria Cantwell | 1,855,493 | 60.45% | Won Green tick |
| 2016 | Patty Murray | 1,913,979 | 58.83% | Won Green tick |
| 2018 | Maria Cantwell | 1,803,364 | 58.43% | Won Green tick |
| 2022 | Patty Murray | 1,741,827 | 57.15% | Won Green tick |
| 2024 | Maria Cantwell | 2,252,577 | 59.09% | Won Green tick |
Gubernatorial
| Election | Gubernatorial candidate | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | Eugene Semple | 24,732 | 42.32% | Lost Red X |
| 1892 | Henry J. Snively | 28,960 | 32.20% | Lost Red X |
| 1896 | John Rankin Rogers | 50,849 | 55.55% | Won Green tick |
| 1900 | John Rankin Rogers | 52,048 | 48.86% | Won Green tick |
| 1904 | George Turner | 59,119 | 40.87% | Lost Red X |
| 1908 | John Pattison | 58,126 | 33.00% | Lost Red X |
| 1912 | Ernest Lister | 97,251 | 30.55% | Won Green tick |
| 1916 | Ernest Lister | 181,645 | 48.10% | Won Green tick |
| 1920 | William Wilson Black | 66,079 | 16.39% | Lost Red X |
| 1924 | Ben F. Hill | 126,447 | 32.40% | Lost Red X |
| 1928 | A. Scott Bullitt | 214,334 | 42.73% | Lost Red X |
| 1932 | Clarence D. Martin | 352,215 | 57.29% | Won Green tick |
| 1936 | Clarence D. Martin | 466,550 | 69.36% | Won Green tick |
| 1940 | Clarence Dill | 386,706 | 49.49% | Lost Red X |
| 1944 | Monrad Wallgren | 428,834 | 51.51% | Won Green tick |
| 1948 | Monrad Wallgren | 417,035 | 47.22% | Lost Red X |
| 1952 | Hugh Mitchell | 510,675 | 47.35% | Lost Red X |
| 1956 | Albert Rosellini | 616,773 | 54.63% | Won Green tick |
| 1960 | Albert Rosellini | 611,987 | 50.34% | Won Green tick |
| 1964 | Albert Rosellini | 548,692 | 43.89% | Lost Red X |
| 1968 | John J. O'Connell | 560,262 | 44.28% | Lost Red X |
| 1972 | Albert Rosellini | 630,613 | 42.82% | Lost Red X |
| 1976 | Dixy Lee Ray | 821,797 | 53.14% | Won Green tick |
| 1980 | Jim McDermott | 749,813 | 43.32% | Lost Red X |
| 1984 | Booth Gardner | 1,006,993 | 53.31% | Won Green tick |
| 1988 | Booth Gardner | 1,166,448 | 62.21% | Won Green tick |
| 1992 | Mike Lowry | 1,184,315 | 52.16% | Won Green tick |
| 1996 | Gary Locke | 1,296,492 | 57.96% | Won Green tick |
| 2000 | Gary Locke | 1,441,973 | 58.38% | Won Green tick |
| 2004 | Christine Gregoire | 1,373,361 | 48.87% | Won Green tick |
| 2008 | Christine Gregoire | 1,598,738 | 53.24% | Won Green tick |
| 2012 | Jay Inslee | 1,582,802 | 51.40% | Won Green tick |
| 2016 | Jay Inslee | 1,760,520 | 54.25% | Won Green tick |
| 2020 | Jay Inslee | 2,294,243 | 56.56% | Won Green tick |
| 2024 | Bob Ferguson | 2,143,368 | 55.51% | Won Green tick |
See also
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Notes
References
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- ↑ "Contact Us." Washington State Democratic Party. Retrieved on May 13, 2010.
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External links
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