Washington State House Elections, 2008
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Summary
The 2008 election left the composure of the Washington State House of Representatives largely unchanged with a 62-36 Democratic majority. While the Democratic Party won with the same 62-36 majority in 2006, it had gained a 63rd seat when Republican Fred Jarrett switched parties in 2007.
Overall Results
| Party | Seats | Popular vote | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2008 | +/- | Vote | % | ||
| Democratic Party | 62 | 62 | 0 | 3,120,918 | 58.75% | |
| Republican Party | 36 | 36 | 0 | 2,153,055 | 40.53% | |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19,174 | 0.36% | |
| Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,683 | 0.26% | |
| Libertarian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,017 | 0.09% | |
See Also
| State of Washington | |
| Executive | Governor | Lt. Governor | Secretary of State | State Treasurer | State Auditor | Attorney General | Commissioner of Public Lands | Superintendent of Public Instruction | Insurance Commissioner | |
| Legislature | State Senate | State House of Representatives | |
| Counties | Adams | Asotin | Lincoln | |
