Washington Governor
Filing Deadline: June 6, 2008 • Primary Date: Aug. 19, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Incumbent
Christine Gregoire (D)
First elected in 2004; seeking second full term; Gregoire was nominated with 48% in a ten-way non-partisan primary.
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Challengers
Dino Rossi (R)
Rossi, a former state senator and the 2004 challenger, was nominated with 46% of the vote in a ten-way non-partisan primary.
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Previous Election Results
| 2004 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Gregoire (D) | 1,373,361 | 49% | n/a |
| Dino Rossi (R) | 1,373,232 | 49% | n/a |
| 2004 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Gregoire (D) | 504,018 | 66% | n/a |
| Ron Sims (D) | 228,306 | 30% | n/a |
| 2000 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Locke (D) | 1,441,973 | 58% | n/a |
| John Eric Carlson (R) | 980,060 | 40% | n/a |