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Washington House

Filing Deadline: June 6, 2008 • Primary Date: Aug. 19, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008
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Total House seats: 9
110th Congress: 6 D, 3 R
109th Congress: 6 D, 3 R


WA-01 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: Politically, this area has been torn by forces of roughly equal strength, cultural liberalism and economic conservatism, though the former seems predominant. Full Profile

2006 results: Jay Inslee (D) defeated Larry Ishmael (R) by 68-32%.

Incumbent

Jay Inslee (D)

Elected in 1998; Seeking seventh term.

Challengers

Larry Ishmael (R), businessman


WA-02 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: The political tradition in most of the lumbering and fishing areas here is Democratic, while the rich agricultural areas are more Republican. Full Profile

2006 results: Rick Larsen (D) defeated Doug Roulstone (R) by 64-36%.

Incumbent

Rick Larsen (D)

Elected in 2000; Seeking fifth term.

Challengers

None


WA-03 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: Economic growth and diversification and the coming of many new residents with no roots in the old industries have made the 3rd a politically marginal district. Full Profile

2006 results: Brian Baird (D) defeated Michael Messmore (R) by 63-37%.

Incumbent

Brian Baird (D)

Elected in 1998; Seeking sixth term.

Challengers

None


WA-04 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: In an area once narrowly split between the parties, opinion has shifted sharply, making this the most GOP district in the state. Full Profile

2006 results: Doc Hastings (R) defeated Richard Wright (D) by 60-40%.

Incumbent

Doc Hastings (R)

Elected in 1994; Seeking eighth term.

Challengers

George Fearing (D), attorney


WA-05 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: Its political inclinations are Republican, but not as Republican as most of the nearby Rocky Mountain states. Full Profile

2006 results: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) defeated Peter Goldmark (D) by 56-44%.

Incumbent

Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)

Elected in 2004; Seeking third term.

Challengers

None


WA-06 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: As cultural issues have become more important, and as Seattle latte liberals come to symbolize the Democratic party, these areas have trended a bit away from the party. Full Profile

2006 results: Norm Dicks (D) defeated Doug Cloud (R) by 71-29%.

Incumbent

Norm Dicks (D)

Elected in 1976; Seeking 17th term.

Challengers

None


WA-07 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: A generation ago, Seattle was roughly split between the parties; today, it is heavily Democratic and liberal. Full Profile

2006 results: Jim McDermott (D) defeated Steve Beren (R) by 79-16%.

Incumbent

Jim McDermott (D)

Elected in 1988; Seeking 11th term.

Challengers

Steve Beren (R), Internet marketing firm operations director


WA-08 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: This is the most affluent district in Washington, rivaled only by the 1st; politically it is market-oriented on economics, more liberal on the environment and other issues. Full Profile

2006 results: Dave Reichert (R) defeated Darcy Burner (D) by 51-49%.

Incumbent

Dave Reichert (R)

Elected in 2004; Seeking third term.

Challengers

Darcy Burner (D), former Microsoft executive


WA-09 (House Race Hotline Coverage)

District Profile: This district was created after the 1990 Census and politically was almost perfectly balanced in the mid-1990s. It has since become more Democratic. Full Profile

2006 results: Adam Smith (D) defeated Steven Cofchin (R) by 66-34%.

Incumbent

Adam Smith (D)

Elected in 1996; Seeking seventh term.

Challengers

Steve Cofchin (R), electrical contractor


Race Rankings

The Hotline

Based on likelihood of seat switching party control

  1. Ill.-11 (Open-R)
  2. Va.-11 (Open-R)
  3. N.Y.-25 (Open-R)
  4. Ariz.-01 (Open-R)
  5. Texas-22 (Lampson-D)
  6. N.J.-03 (Open-R)
  7. N.J.-07 (Open-R)
  8. N.M.-01 (Open-R)
  9. Ohio-16 (Open-R)
10. Ohio-15 (Open-R)


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