font> Adam Smith (D) 65.5%, businessman / software engineer James Postma (R) 34.5%,

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2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
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Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control.
Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. Red boxes indicates Republicans took control.

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2008 Washington Congressional and Statewide Results
Presidential Primary Filing Deadline: 12/21/07, Republican Presidential Primary: 2/19/08, Democratic Presidential Caucus: 2/9/08, Independent Filing Deadline: 5/17/08, Primary Filing Deadline: 6/6/08, 3rd Party Filing Deadline: 7/26/08, Primary: 8/19/08, General Election: 11/4/08,
Last Updated: December 6, 2008
Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, State Media,
President, 52.8% in '04 for Kerry, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Obama, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Obama Favored, Cook Political Report: Solid Obama, Rothenberg Political Report: Safe / Likely Obama, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid Obama,
U.S. Sen. Barack H. Obama (D-IL) 57.7%, U.S. Sen. John S. McCain, III (R-AZ) 40.5%, consumer activist Ralph Nader (I-CT) 1.0%,
ex-U.S. Rep. Robert L. "Bob" Barr (L-GA) 0.4%,
Minister Charles O. "Chuck" Baldwin (C-FL) 0.3%,
ex-U.S. Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney (G-GA) 0.1%,
Gloria E. LaRiva (PSL-CA) 0.0%,
James Harris (SW-NY) 0.0%,
Brian P. Moore (WI-FL),
Governor, 48.8731% in '04, 1st term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Chris Cillizza: 3rd Most Likely Governor to Switch Parties, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Leans Democrat, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Louis Jacobson's Rundown: Vulnerable, Rothenberg Political Report: Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-Up,
Christine O. Gregoire (D) 53.2%, '04 nominee / ex-St. Sen. Dino Rossi (R) 46.8%,
Lt. Governor, 54.4% in '04,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Brad Owen (D) 60.8%, Attorney Marcia McCraw (R) 39.2%,
Secretary of State, 51.5% in '04, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican,
product developer Jason Osgood (D) 41.7%, Sam Reed (R) 58.3%,
Attorney General, 53.0% in '04, 1st term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican,
Co. Exec. John Ladenburg (D) 40.5%, Rob McKenna (R) 59.5%,
Treasurer, 60.3% in '04, Michael J. "Mike" Murphy (D) retiring
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
St. Rep. Jim McIntire (D) 51.1%, ass't. St. Treas. Allan Martin (R) 48.9%,
Auditor, 63.9% in '04,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Brian Sonntag (D) 63.5%, businessman J. Richard "Dick" McEntee (R) 36.5%,
Insurance Commissioner, 54.5% in '04, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic,
Mike Kreidler (D) 61.4%, '04 nominee / insurance agency owner John R. Adams (R) 38.6%,
Public Lands Commissioner, 49.96% in '04, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican
'06 congressional nominee / rancher Peter J. Goldmark (D) 50.6%, Doug Sutherland (R) 49.4%,
School Superintendent, 55.5% in '04,
exec. dir. of the Public School Employees Randy Dorn 52.4%,
Dr. Teresa "Terry" Bergeson (D) 47.6%,
1st Congressional District, 67.7% in '06, 5th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Jay Inslee (D) 67.8%, '06 nominee / businessman Larry W. Ishmael (R) 32.2%,
2nd Congressional District, 64.2% in '06, 4th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Richard Ray "Rick" Larsen (D) 62.4%, ex-sheriff Rick Bart (R) 37.6%,
3rd Congressional District, 63.1% in '06, 5th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Brian Baird (D) 64.0%, pilot Michael Delavar (R) 36.0%,
4th Congressional District, 59.9% in '06, 7th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
attorney George Fearing (D) 36.9%, Richard "Doc" Hastings (R) 63.1%,
5th Congressional District, 55.4% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican,
psychologist / attorney Mark Mays (D) 34.7%, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 65.3%,
6th Congressional District, 70.6% in '06, 16th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Norman D. Dicks (D) 66.9%, '04 & '06 nominee / attorney Doug Cloud (R) 33.1%,
7th Congressional District, 79.4% in '06, 10th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Jim McDermott (D) 83.7%, '06 nominee Steve Beren (R) 16.3%,
8th Congressional District, 51.5% in '06, 2nd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Chris Cillizza: 17th Most Likely Seat to Switch Parties, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: No Clear Favorite, Cook Political Report: Toss Up, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, Rothenberg Political Report: Pure Toss-Up, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican, DCCC Target,
ex-Microsoft exec. / '06 nominee Darcy Burner (D) 47.2%, Dave Reichert (R) 52.8%,
9th Congressional District, 65.7% in '06, 6th term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard: Safe Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic,
Adam Smith (D) 65.5%, businessman / software engineer James Postma (R) 34.5%,

1. Link to Predictions:
D.C.'s Political Report,
Washington Post's Chris Cillizza,
Campaign & Elections: Political Oddsmaker,
Congressional Quarterly's Scorecard,
Cook Political Report,
National Journal's Rankings,
Roll Call's Outlook,
Rothenberg Political Report,
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball,

2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
= Democrat retain control, = Democrats take over control,
= Republican retain control, = Republicans take over control,
= Independent / 3rd Party retains control, = Independent / 3rd Party take over control
Bold indicates incumbent. Yellow district indicates open races.
Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control.
Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. Red boxes indicates Republicans took control.

3. Key to Washington Political Parties:
(C) = Constitution Party
(D) = Democratic Party
(G) = Green Party
(I) = independent candidates 		(L) = Libertarian Party
(R) = Republican Party
(WI) = Write-in candidates

4. Washington Media Links:
Bellevue Eastside Journal
Bremerton Sun
Centralia Chronicle
Everett Herald - Politics Section
Issaquah Press
KHQ-6
Kennewick-Pasco-Richland Tri-City Herald
Longview Daily News
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 		Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle Stranger
Seattle Times - Politics Section
Seattle Weekly
Skagit Valley Herald
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Tacoma News Tribune
Vancouver Columbian
Washington Voter
Wenatchee World


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