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WAWashington Elections & Politics
Political lean
Democratic-leaning — Reliably Democratic in modern presidential elections.
Electoral context
Washington has approximately 12 electoral college votes (based on population tier).
Key political institutions
- Capital: Olympia — seat of the state government, state capitol building, state legislature
- Governorship: elected statewide every 4 years (most states)
- US Senate seats: 2 (every state has 2)
- US House seats: proportional to population
How Washington fits into national politics
Washington reliably supports Democratic candidates in modern presidential cycles. Urban areas drive much of this lean.
Note: For up-to-date election results and current polling, refer to official sources: the Washington Secretary of State, the Federal Election Commission, and major polling aggregators.
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