Washington has 9 Executive seats, all elected at large. In 2008, all 9 positions were up for reelection. , this was the last set of statewide elections in Washington in which any Republicans won by double digits.
Offices and Candidates
Governor
Lt. Governor
Brad Owen was the incumbent and has held this position since 1996.
Secretary of State
Sam Reed, who held this position since 2000, was reelected.
State Treasurer
Mike Murphy
Michael James Murphy (born 20 October 1941) is an Irish broadcaster, actor and property developer. He is best known for his long broadcasting career with RTÉ, presenting many TV shows such as ''The Live Mike'', ''Winning Streak'' and '' The Big ...
(D) retired.
State Auditor
Brian Sonntag has held this position since 1993.
Attorney general
Incumbent Republican Attorney General
Rob McKenna ran for re-election, facing
Pierce County Executive
The Pierce County Executive is the head of the executive branch of Pierce County, Washington. The position is subject to four-year terms (with a term limit of 2) and is a partisan office.
History
County voters approved the adoption of a hom ...
John Ladenburg, a Democrat, in the general election. McKenna won re-election in a landslide, winning by almost 20 points and carrying all but 2 counties.
Polling
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Commissioner of Public Lands
Polling
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Polling
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Teresa (Terry) Bergesoncw (NP)
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John Patterson Blair
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David Blomstrom
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Randy Dorncw (NP)
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Enid Duncan Enid may refer to:
Places
*Enid, Mississippi
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Donald Hansler
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Insurance Commissioner
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John R. Adams
John Randell Adams Jr. (born September 22, 1955) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Education and career
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Curtis Fackler
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Mike Kreidlercw (D)
External links
– Washington Secretary of State
Candidates who have filed
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