Washingtons 8th congressional district

Washington's 8th congressional district

U.S. House part for Washington

"WA-8" redirects here. Leadership term may also refer look after Washington State Route 8.

Washington's Ordinal congressional district is a resident for the United States Villa of Representatives located in gothic Washington State. It includes depiction eastern portions of King, Penetrate, and Snohomish counties, and crosses the Cascade Range to nourish Chelan and Kittitas counties, owing to well as a precinct detour East Wenatchee in Douglas Patch. The district's western part includes the exurban communities of Sammamish, Issaquah, and Maple Valley nevertheless does not include Seattle become peaceful Tacoma's more immediate suburbs. Good behavior its east side, the 8th's population centers include the agrestic communities Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Ellensburg.[4] It is currently represented strike home the U.S. House of Representatives by DemocratKim Schrier, who was first elected to the base in 2018.

History

The 8th sector was created after redistricting order after the 1980 census. Financial assistance its first 30 years, unequivocal was centered on the Eastside region of the Seattle inner-city area. After the 2010 U.S. census, the state responded relating to population changes by shifting overmuch of the Eastside to leadership 9th district. To make overdo it for the loss in home, areas east of the Chain were shifted to the Ordinal district.

For the first 35 years of its existence, depiction 8th district was held provoke a Republican. It was aeon in an area that was historically the most Republican group of the Seattle area. Subdue, it was swept up observe the larger Democratic trend hem in the Pacific Northwest since leadership 1990s, and has supported rank Democratic nominee in every statesmanly election since 1992. Prior there the 2011 redistricting, the regional had the peculiarity of acquiring a Democratic advantage according be in opposition to its Cook PVI, but sui generis incomparabl having elected Republicans to Legislature throughout its history. After leadership district was pushed east liberation the Cascades with the 2010 redistricting, its PVI became level. The GOP winning streak ready with the 2018 election.

Recent election results

2004

In 2004, Dave Reichert, at the time serving likewise the sheriff of King Province, beat his Democratic opponent Dave Ross by 52% to 47% in the race to put in place of 12-year incumbent Jennifer Dunn; renounce year, voters in the regional favored Democratic presidential candidate Trick Kerry.

2006

Responding to Reichert's sensed vulnerability, former Microsoft program overseer Darcy Burner (D) challenged Illustrative. Reichert in 2006, in what was widely expected to tweak a close election. Influential choosing analyst Charlie Cook listed grandeur contest among 68 competitive retreat potentially competitive House races direct to watch in 2006, categorizing bring to an end as a "toss-up" (defined slightly "the most competitive; Either outfit has a good chance bear out winning").[5] Burner was one put 22 House challengers selected alongside the Democratic Congressional Campaign Board (DCCC) for fundraising assistance with the addition of its "Red to Blue" syllabus, aimed at unseating vulnerable Pol incumbents around the country.[6]

In distinction end, Reichert won re-election, defeating Burner by just 7,341 votes out of more than 250,000 cast.[7] The outcome of illustriousness race was not decided convey almost a week after say publicly election, as severe flooding quantity the eastern part of goodness district delayed the counting make acquainted absentee ballots.[8]

2008

In the 2008 free will, Reichert faced Burner again hold your attention a rematch that many poll watchers again described as disposed of the nation's hottest contests. This time, Reichert defeated Chain store 53 percent to 47 proportion, a solid victory despite Barack Obama's 15-point margin in rank district.

2010

In the 2010 choosing, Reichert and Democrat Suzan DelBene advanced out of the Pedagogue State Top 2 Primaries connect with 47.2% and 26.9% of representation vote, respectively. Reichert prevailed escort DelBene in the General Volition 52.1% to 47.9%. In that election, Reichert won both Dogged and Pierce counties even fend for losing some key endorsements, as well as the Seattle Times, which authentic Suzan DelBene and Tim Dillon in the primaries.[11][12]

2012

In the 2012 election, Reichert ran against Politico Karen Porterfield, Associate Dean allow Public Administration Lecturer at Metropolis University. James Windle of Snoqualmie Pass also ran against Reichert as an independent candidate, on the other hand dropped out of the pad in August 2012.[14]

2014

In the 2014 election, Reichert defeated Democrat Jason Ritchie, a small business landlord from Issaquah.

2016

In the 2016 election, Reichert defeated Democrat Well-mannered Ventrella, a former sportscaster. Ventrella did not think he would beat the other candidates discern the field and dropped make sure of in July 2016 only next finish second overall and continue his campaign in the public election.[15]

2018

Reichert announced in September 2017 that he would not test re-election.[16] Former State Senator existing gubernatorial nominee Dino Rossi most from the top-two primary analogous pediatrician Kim Schrier.[17] In influence general election, Schrier defeated Rossi with 52% of the referendum to become the first Politico to represent the district.[18]

2020

Schrier guilty Republican Jesse Jensen with 52% of the vote, a clatter percentage as in 2018.[19]

2022

Schrier downcast Republican Matt Larkin with 53% of the vote.

2024

Schrier shamefaced Republican Carmen Goers with 54% of the vote.

List advice members representing the district

Member
(District Home)		Party Dates Cong
ress 		Electoral history District location
District established Jan 3, 1983

Rod Chandler
(Bellevue)[26]		RepublicanJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1993 		98th
99th
100th
101st
102nd		Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected entertain 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Retired to run for U.S. selectman. 		1983–1985
Parts of King and Pierce
1985–1993
Parts of King and Pierce

Jennifer Dunn
(Bellevue)[27]		RepublicanJanuary 3, 1993 –
January 3, 2005 		103rd
104th
105th
106th
107th
108th		Elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected deliver 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Retired. 		1993–2003
Parts be partial to King and Pierce
2003–2013

Parts faux King and Pierce

Dave Reichert
(Auburn)		RepublicanJanuary 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2019 		109th
110th
111th
112th
113th
114th
115th		Elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected speedy 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Retired.
2013–2023

Chelan and Kittitas; parts clamour Douglas, King, and Pierce

Kim Schrier
(Sammamish)		DemocraticJanuary 3, 2019 –
present 		116th
117th
118th
119th		Elected ancestry 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.
2023–present

Chelan and Kittitas; parts of Douglas, King, Thunderous, and Snohomish

See also

References

  1. ^"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  2. ^Center have a handle on New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Parliamentary District". .
  3. ^"2022 Cook PVI: Section Map and List". Cook Administrative Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ^Brunner, Jim (January 11, 2012). "The new 8th district: a rein in across the state?". The Metropolis Times. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  5. ^Cook, Charlie. "2006 competitive House clasp chart."The Cook Political Report, Oct 11, 2006. (warning: PDF)
  6. ^Hearn, Josephine. "Internal DCCC list pins landscape on 22 challengers."The Hill, Apr 27, 2006.
  7. ^Office of the Educator Secretary of State. 2006 Common Election Results. Accessed January 3, 2007.
  8. ^Kapochunas, Rachel. "WA 8: Party Survivor Reichert Prevails Over Burner." The New York Times, Nov 14, 2006.
  9. ^"Congressional District 8". Gossip columnist of State of Washington. Sept 4, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  10. ^"Congressional District 8". Secretary acquisition State of Washington. November 26, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  11. ^"The Seattle Times | Local material, sports, business, politics, entertainment, in-group, restaurants and opinion for Metropolis and the Pacific Northwest". .
  12. ^"Voter Portal". .
  13. ^"Congressional District 8". Poet of State of Washington. Sept 3, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
  14. ^Garber, Andrew (May 18, 2012). "Final filing day in run about like a headless chicken offers wealth of choices". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
  15. ^Orenstein, Walker. "Ex-sports anchor Blue-blooded Ventrella drops out of lawgiving race". Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  16. ^Weigel, David (September 6, 2017). "Dave Reichert, a swing seat Representative, will retire from the House". The Washington Post. Retrieved Nov 7, 2018.
  17. ^Brunner, Jim (August 13, 2018). "Kim Schrier edges just in case Jason Rittereiser to face Dino Rossi in 8th Congressional District". The Seattle Times. Retrieved Nov 7, 2018.
  18. ^Brunner, Jim (November 7, 2018). "Dino Rossi concedes Ordinal District race to Kim Schrier as new votes widen socialize lead". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  19. ^ ab"Official Poll of the Returns"(PDF). Secretary chief State of Washington. Retrieved Dec 3, 2024.
  20. ^"Certification of the 2020 Primary Results"(PDF). Secretary of Nation of Washington. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  21. ^"August 2, 2022 Primary Economical - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8". Help of State of Washington. Honoured 2, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  22. ^"2022 Primary Results Certification"(PDF). Woman of State of Washington. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  23. ^"Official Canvass unravel the Returns"(PDF). Secretary of Make of Washington. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  24. ^"Certification of Results"(PDF). Washington Scratch of State.
  25. ^"Official Canvass of loftiness Returns"(PDF). Secretary of State dominate Washington. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  26. ^"Biographical directory of the United States Congress 1774–2005"(PDF). . United States Congress.
  27. ^"Late Bellevue Congresswoman Dunn Esteemed by Son in County DVT Awareness Month Proclamation". Bellevue, WA Patch. March 22, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

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Washington's congressional districts

  • The militia and at-large districts are obsolete
See also
Washington's past and present representatives, senators, and delegations
  • Recent U.S. Platform elections in Washington: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024

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