Washington State Executive election, 2008

Washington has 9 Executive seats, all elected at large. In 2008, all 9 positions were up for reelection.

Offices and Candidates

Governor

Governor of Washington election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Gregoire 1,553,309 53.08
Republican Dino Rossi 1,372,992 46.92
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes 2,921,310 100.00
Voter turnout %
Democratic hold

Lt. Governor

Brad Owen was the incumbent and has held this position since 1996.

Lt. Governor of Washington election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Owen 1,709,945 60.80
Republican Marcia McCraw 1,102,682 39.20
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes 2,812,630 100.00
Voter turnout %
Democratic hold

Secretary of State

Sam Reed has held this position since 2000.

Secretary of State of Washington election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sam Reed 1,637,926 58.36
Democratic Jason Osgood 1,168,770 41.64
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes 2,806,696 100.00
Voter turnout %
Republican hold
 
Office Candidate(s) (Party) (Website) Notes
State Treasurer Jim McIntire (D) (cw)
Mook Sohn Chang (D) (cw)
Allan J. Martin (R) (cw)		 Mike Murphy (D) is stepping down.

State Auditor

Brian Sonntag has held this position since 1993.

Washington State Auditor election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Sonntag ' '
Republican J. Richard (Dick) McEntee
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Invalid or blank votes
Total votes ' '
Voter turnout %
Democratic hold

Attorney General

Attorney General of Washington election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rob McKenna 1,612,766 59.64
Democratic John Ladenburg 1,091,382 40.36
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes 2,704,148 100.00
Voter turnout %
Republican hold

Commissioner of Public Lands

Commissioner of Public Lands of Washington election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Sutherland 1,323,081 49.60
Democratic Peter J. Goldmark 1,344,166 50.40
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes 2,667,247 100.00
Voter turnout %
Democratic gain from Republican

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Insurance Commissioner

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