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Washington
State government overview
The governor of Washington is Bob Ferguson (Democratic), in office since January 2025. In Congress, Washington is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 10 representatives. The Washington State Legislature has a 49-seat Senate and a 98-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of Washington
Bob Ferguson
Democratic · In office since January 2025
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
Washington in Congress
10 Democrats, 2 Republicans
U.S. Senate
- Maria CantwellD · Senator
- Patty MurrayD · Senator
U.S. House
- Suzan DelBeneD · District 1
- Rick LarsenD · District 2
- Marie Gluesenkamp PerezD · District 3
- Dan NewhouseR · District 4
- Michael BaumgartnerR · District 5
- Emily RandallD · District 6
- Pramila JayapalD · District 7
- Kim SchrierD · District 8
- Adam SmithD · District 9
- Marilyn StricklandD · District 10
Washington State Legislature
- Senate · 49 seats
- 30 Democratic, 19 Republican
- House of Representatives · 98 seats
- 59 Democratic, 39 Republican
7,816,116
Population
$98,141
Median income
5.1%
Unemployment
38.3
Median age
Education
High school or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher39.6%
Graduate or professional15.6%
Housing
Median home value$564,600
Median rent$1,760
Homeownership rate63.8%
9.9%
Poverty rate
$53,744
Per capita income
64.5%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)