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| Version | User | Scope of changes |
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| May 10 2008, 2:28 AM EDT (current) | benawu | 3 words added, 3 words deleted |
| Mar 15 2008, 10:55 PM EDT | benawu |
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Washington Gubernatorial Race
| Incumbent | Christine Gregoire |
| Party | Democrat Democratic |
| Seeking Re-election? | Probably Yes |
| Candidate Website | GovernorCampaign Website |
| Fundraising Link | ActBlue |
| Challenger | Dino Rossi (former state Senator, 2004 candidate) |
| Party | Republican |
| Source of information | media reports, 10/25/07 |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website |
Background information
Governor Christine Gregoire (D) was elected in 2004 by 133 votes over Dino Rossi after three vote counts in the closest margin in a governor's race in Washington history. The outcome was subsequently challenged in a Chelan County court by the state Republican Party, but the case was decided in the Democrats' favor.Gregoire, previously the 3-term Attorney General of Washington state, entered office and began a stunningly successful legislative session, passing bills such as:
- election reforms
- improving health care for the poor
- transportation funding
- a gay civil rights bill
- strict new environmental laws
Gregoire's opponent from 2004, former state Sen. Dino Rossi (R) of Sammamish, is challenging her again. While Gregoire's approval ratings have risen dramatically since 2005, Rossi still is likely to mount a vigorous challenge in 2008.
Resources
Below you will find further information about the 2008 Gubernatorial race in Washington.
General
Wikipedia: 2008 WA Gubernatorial election Wikipedia: 2004 WA Gubernatorial election
Gregoire (D-incumbent)
Official Governor's websiteOn The Issues: Christine Gregoire
Wikipedia: Christine Gregoire
Rossi (R- likely challenger)
www.dinorossi.com (currently only promoting his book)Wikipedia: Dino Rossi
