Key Race: U.S. Senate, Washington
Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Democratic
Primary Results
September 19, 2006
Democratic Primary Results
Maria Cantwell 91%
Hong Tran 5%
Republican Primary Results
Mike McGavick 85%
Brad Klippert 7%
Warren Hanson 5%
Democratic Candidate
Maria Cantwell (Incumbent)
Occupation
Businesswoman, Current Senator
Businesswoman, Current Senator
Public Service
U.S. House, State Legislature
U.S. House, State Legislature
Education
B.A., Miami University of Ohio
B.A., Miami University of Ohio
Elected
2000
2000
Born
October 13, 1958, Indianapolis, IN, United States
October 13, 1958, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Residence
Edmonds, WA
Edmonds, WA
Religion
Catholic
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Funding
| Total Receipts | Total Expenses | Cash On Hand |
| $17,848,103 | $12,274,198 | $3,553,237 |
Republican Candidate
Mike McGavick
Occupation
Businessman, Former Chairman and CEO of Safeco Corporation
Businessman, Former Chairman and CEO of Safeco Corporation
Public Service
Chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton
Chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton
Education
B.A., University of Washington
B.A., University of Washington
Born
Seattle, WA, USA
Seattle, WA, USA
Residence
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Religion
Catholic
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Funding
| Total Receipts | Total Expenses | Cash On Hand |
| $8,621,136 | $6,501,368 | $2,119,766 |
Washington
Demographic Data (2006 Census)
- Population: 6,395,798
- Male: 49.8%
- Female: 50.2%
- Median Age: 36.7
- 18 Years and Over: 76.1%
- 65 Years and Over: 11.5%
- Employed: 124.8%
- Median Household Income: $52,583
- Families Below Poverty Level: 8.0%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%
- (of those over 25)
Past Elections
- 2004 Presidential Election:
- Kerry (D) 53%
- Bush (R) 46%
- Nader 1%
- Other 1%
- 2000 Senate Election:
- Cantwell (D) 49%
- Gorton (R) 49%
- Other 3%
State Political Profile
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