Thomas Stephen Foley was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1989 to 1995. A member of the Democratic Party,Foley represented Washington's fifth district for thirty years (1965–1995). He was the first Speaker of the House since Galusha Grow in 1862 to be defeated in a re-election campaign.
The 1972 United States Senate elections were held on November 7,with the 33 seats of Class 2 contested in regular elections. They coincided with the landslide re-election of Republican President Richard Nixon. Despite Nixon's landslide victory,Democrats increased their majority by two seats. The Democrats picked up open seats in Kentucky and South Dakota,and defeated four incumbent senators:Gordon Allott of Colorado,J. Caleb Boggs of Delaware,Jack Miller of Iowa,and Margaret Chase Smith of Maine. The Republicans picked up open seats in New Mexico,North Carolina,and Oklahoma,and defeated one incumbent,William B. Spong Jr. of Virginia.
Kathy Kristensen Lambert is an American politician and educator from Washington. Lambert was a member of the King County Council for the third district,including North Bend,Snoqualmie,Issaquah,Sammamish,Fall City,Preston,Duvall,Redmond,Carnation,Skykomish,and parts of Woodinville. Lambert is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives and a former elementary school teacher.
Marko Sakari Liias is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate,representing the 21st district since 2014. The district,located entirely within Snohomish County,includes portions of Lynnwood and Everett,as well as his hometown of Mukilteo and his native Edmonds. A member of the Democratic Party,he previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2008 to 2014.
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on Tuesday,6 November 2012,to elect the ten U.S. representatives from the state,one from each of the state's ten congressional districts,a gain of one seat following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices,including a quadrennial presidential election,and a U.S. Senate election. The state certified the returns on 6 December 2012. Primary elections were held on 7 August 2012.
Valera A. Stevens is an American politician from Washington. Stevens is a Republican and a former member of the Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate.
Susan K. Fagan is an American politician from Washington. Fagan is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives from District 9.
Bruce Q. Chandler is an American businessman and politician from Washington. Chandler is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives,representing District 15,Position 1 since 1999.
Mark Donald Hargrove is an American USAF pilot,commercial pilot instructor,educator,and politician from Washington. Hargrove is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019.
James Leonard McIntire is an American economist and politician who served as the 22nd Washington State Treasurer from 2008 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party,he previously served as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives,representing the 46th district from 1998 to 2009.
Darwin Ralph Nealey was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993 for district 9.
Mary Lurintha "Mary Lou" Dye is an American farmer and politician from Washington. Dye is a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives from District 9.
Carolyn Louise Eslick is an American politician in Washington state. Eslick serves as a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives for District 39,Position 2. Eslick is the former mayor and first female mayor of Sultan,Washington.
Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler was an American politician from Washington. Schindler was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from District 4 from 1998 to 2009.
William Richard Jenkin is an American politician and businessman from Washington. Jenkin is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 16,Position 1,which includes portions of Benton,Columbia,Franklin,and Walla Walla counties from 2017 to 2021.
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on November 8,2022,to elect the 10 U.S. representatives from the state of Washington,one from each of the state's 10 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. Going into this election,the Democratic Party represented seven seats,while the Republican Party represented three seats.
Robert Steven Chase is an American politician and businessman. A Republican,he was a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 4th district. Elected in 2020,he assumed office on January 11,2021.
Eric E. Robertson is an American law enforcement officer and politician from Washington. Robertson is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 31. Robertson took office on January 11,2021.
The 2000 House elections in Washington occurred on November 7,2000,to elect the members of the State of Washington's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Washington has nine seats in the House,apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. This election saw the Democrats flip one Republican-held open seat. These elections occurred alongside Al Gore's victory in the state over George W. Bush in the Presidential election.
Chris Strow is an American politician from Washington. Strow is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 10 from 2005 to 2007.
