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Key Race: U.S. House, Washington District 8

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite

Primary Results

September 19, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Darcy Burner (Unopposed)

Republican Primary Results
Dave Reichert (Unopposed)

Democratic Candidate

Darcy Burner

Darcy Burner

Occupation
Former Software Manager
Education
BA, Computer Science, Harvard University
Born
November 12, 1970, Anchorage, AK, USA
Residence
Carnation, WA
Religion
None
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Republican Candidate

Dave Reichert

Dave Reichert (Incumbent)

Occupation
Sheriff
Education
AA, Concordian Lutheran University
Elected
2004
Born
August 29, 1950, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States
Residence
Bellevue, WA, USA
Religion
Lutheran
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Washington

Washington District 8

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 654,905
  • Male: 50.0%
  • Female: 50.0%
  • Median Age: 35.8
  • 18 Years and Over: 72.2%
  • 65 Years and Over: 8.8%
  • Employed: 67.6%
  • Median Household Income: $63,854
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 3.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.4%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry (D) 51%
  • Bush (R) 48%
  • Other 1%
  • 2004 House Election:
  • Dave Reichert (R) 52%
  • Dave Ross (D) 47%
  • Other 2%
State Political Profile
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