2008 U.S. congressional elections (Washington)

In the 110th Congress, Washington had 3 Republicans and 6 Democrats in the House, as well as 2 Democratic Senators.

In the 2008 elections, Washington elected 3 Republican and 6 Democrats to the House and continues to have 2 Democratic Senators.

Candidates

Senate

Neither senate seat was up for election in 2008.

District 1

Incumbent (Democrat): Jay Inslee

Winner: Jay Inslee

• Democratic candidate: Jay Inslee
• Republican candidate: Larry Ishmael
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 2

Incumbent (Democrat): Rick Larsen

Winner: Rick Larsen

• Democratic candidate: Rick Larsen
• Republican candidate: Rick Bart
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 3

Incumbent (Democrat): Brian Baird

Winner: Brian Baird

• Democratic candidate: Brian Baird
• Republican candidate: Michael Delavar
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 4

Incumbent (Republican): Doc Hastings

Winner: Doc Hastings

• Democratic candidate: George Fearing
• Republican candidate: Doc Hastings
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 5

Incumbent (Republican): Cathy McMorris

Winner: Cathy McMorris

• Democratic candidate: Mark Mays
• Republican candidate: Cathy McMorris
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 6

Incumbent (Democrat): Norm Dicks

Winner: Norm Dicks

• Democratic candidate: Norm Dicks
• Republican candidate: Doug Cloud
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 7

Incumbent (Democrat): Jim McDermott

Winner: Jim McDermott

• Democratic candidate: Jim McDermott
• Republican candidate: Steve Beren
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 8

Incumbent (Republican): Dave Reichert

Winner: Dave Reichert

• Democratic candidate: Darcy Burner
• Republican candidate: Dave Reichert
• Libertarian candidate: none

District 9

Incumbent (Democrat): Adam Smith

Winner: Adam Smith

• Democratic candidate: Adam Smith
• Republican candidate: James Postma
• Libertarian candidate: none