2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington explained

Election Name:2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Country:Washington
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington
Next Year:2014
Seats For Election:All 10 Washington seats in the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:5
Seats1:6
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:1,636,726
Percentage1:54.44%
Swing1: 2.15%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:4
Seats2:4
Popular Vote2:1,369,540
Percentage2:45.56%
Swing2: 0.22%

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington were held on Tuesday, November 6, 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 federal quadrennial presidential election, concurrent statewide gubernatorial election, quadrennial statewide lieutenant gubernatorial election, and an election to the U.S. Senate. The state certified the returns on December 6, 2012.[1] Primary elections were held August 7, 2012.[2]

Overview

Summary of votes cast in the general election

United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2012[3]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/–
Democratic1,636,72654.44%56+1
Republican1,369,54045.56%44-
Totals3,006,266100%910+1

District 1

See also: Washington's 1st congressional district. Democrat Jay Inslee, who represented the 1st district starting in 1999, resigned March 20, 2012, to focus on his run for governor of Washington.[4]

Primary election

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Results

Republican John Koster and Democrat Suzan DelBene received the most votes in the nonpartisan blanket primary on August 7 for both the brief period of office remaining in the old 1st district and the redistricted 1st district,[19] and faced each other in two separate ballot positions, with different boundaries, in the special election on November 6.

Special election

On March 20, 2012, then representative Jay Inslee resigned his seat in the House of Representatives to run for governor. A special election was held at the same time as the general election for a representative to serve out the remainder of Inslee's term in the 112th Congress. The winner of the special glection, Suzan DelBene, assumed the seat on November 13, 2012.

Results

General Election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Suzan
DelBene (D)		John
Koster (R)		Undecided
SurveyUSA[20] October 19–21, 2012610± 4% align=center47%44%9%
SurveyUSA[21] September 13–15, 2012592± 4.1%42% align=center46%12%
SurveyUSA[22] May 29–30, 2012661± 3.9%32% align=center49%19%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[23] November 5, 2012
align=left Rothenberg[24] November 2, 2012
align=left Roll Call[25] November 4, 2012
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] November 5, 2012
align=left NY Times[27] November 4, 2012
RCP[28] November 4, 2012
align=left The Hill[29] November 4, 2012

Results

DelBene won[30] and was sworn in to serve the remainder of Inslee's term on November 13, 2012.[31]

District 2

See also: Washington's 2nd congressional district. Democrat Rick Larsen, who represented the 2nd district since 2001, ran for re-election.[32]

In the December 2011 redistricting proposal, the 2nd district was made more favorable to Democrats.[33]

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District 3

See also: Washington's 3rd congressional district. Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, who represented the 3rd district since January 2011, ran for re-election.[38]

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Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2012
align=left RothenbergNovember 2, 2012
align=left Roll CallNovember 4, 2012
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2012
align=left NY TimesNovember 4, 2012
RCPNovember 4, 2012
align=left The HillNovember 4, 2012

Results

District 4

See also: Washington's 4th congressional district. Republican Doc Hastings, who represented the 4th district since 1995, successfully ran for re-election.[43]

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District 5

See also: Washington's 5th congressional district. Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represented the 5th district since 2005, ran successfully for re-election in 2012.[48]

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District 6

See also: Washington's 6th congressional district. Democrat Norm Dicks, who represented the 6th district since 1977, decided to retire rather than seeking re-election.[51]

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District 7

See also: Washington's 7th congressional district. Democrat Jim McDermott, who represented the 7th district since 1989, ran for re-election.[64]

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District 8

See also: Washington's 8th congressional district. Republican Dave Reichert, who represented the 8th district since 2005, ran for re-election.[66]

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District 9

See also: Washington's 9th congressional district. Democrat Adam Smith, who represented the 9th district since 1997, was re-elected.

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District 10

See also: Washington's 10th congressional district. The newly created 10th district is centred on the state capital, Olympia, and includes portions of Thurston, Pierce, and Mason counties.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2012
align=left RothenbergNovember 2, 2012
align=left Roll CallNovember 4, 2012
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2012
align=left NY TimesNovember 4, 2012
RCPNovember 4, 2012
align=left The HillNovember 4, 2012

Results

Heck defeated Muri 58.6% to 41.4%.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/calendar.aspx Elections Calendar
  2. Web site: Elections Calendar - Month Detail. August 17, 2011. Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed.
  3. Web site: Federal - All Results. Washington Secretary of State. November 27, 2012.
  4. Web site: Washington: Jay Inslee Resigning to Focus on Gubernatorial Bid. March 10, 2012. March 10, 2012. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  5. Web site: Suzan DelBene joins 1st Congressional District race. January 12, 2012. January 13, 2012. The Seattle Times. Jim. Brunner.
  6. Web site: Darcy Burner announces candidacy for Congress. November 2, 2011. November 2, 2011. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Vanessa. Ho. November 5, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111105044433/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/11/02/darcy-burner-announces-candidacy-for-congress-again/. dead.
  7. Web site: Hobbs looks to bring moderate voice to Congress. August 1, 2011. August 2, 2011. The Herald. Everett. Jerry. Cornfield.
  8. Web site: Inslee Announcement Prompts More Democratic Interest. June 27, 2011. June 28, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  9. Web site: Washington State Democrat Looks at Inslee Seat. June 1, 2011. June 28, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  10. Web site: Goodman Drops Out of First District Race. April 12, 2012. April 12, 2012. Publicola. Erica C.. Barnett.
  11. Web site: Baird says he has no plans to seek Inslee's seat. June 22, 2011. August 8, 2011. The Olympian. Jerry. Cornfield.
  12. Web site: 1st CD Democratic Field Gets Less Hughes. January 17, 2012. January 28, 2012. The Stranger.
  13. Web site: Kucinich Is Spending Weekend in Seattle Area. May 19, 2011. June 28, 2011. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
  14. Web site: Rep. Dennis Kucinich will seek re-election in Cleveland, setting up primary battle with Rep. Marcy Kaptur. September 14, 2011. October 12, 2011. The Plain Dealer. Sabrina. Eaton.
  15. Web site: Rep. Liias out of U.S. House race. December 29, 2011. January 1, 2012. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Joel. Connelly. January 9, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109152120/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/12/29/rep-liias-out-of-u-s-house-race/. dead.
  16. Web site: Republican Anders of Bellingham ends run for Congress. https://archive.today/20120720165931/http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/01/26/2368207/republican-anders-of-bellingham.html. dead. July 20, 2012. January 26, 2012. January 30, 2012. The Bellingham Herald. Jared. Paben.
  17. Web site: Watkins out, endorses Koster in the 1st. January 27, 2012. January 30, 2012. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Joel. Connelly.
  18. Web site: Larry Ishmael, former Issaquah School Board member, enters race for Congress. January 30, 2012. January 30, 2012. The Issaquah Press. Warren. Kagarise. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924135900/http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/01/30/larry-ishmael-former-issaquah-school-board-member-enters-race-for-congress/. September 24, 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: Congressional District 1 One Month Short Term - U.S. Representative. August 7, 2012. October 11, 2012. Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed.
  20. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=09d086fe-be90-4b7e-80c8-06e44f42bdd0 SurveyUSA
  21. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=0821adfa-1d9e-419a-9d56-975f4543656f SurveyUSA
  22. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=a9366964-0b4e-4f15-9877-6712f41e69fb&c=28 SurveyUSA
  23. Web site: The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races . Cookpolitical.com . November 5, 2012 . November 6, 2012.
  24. Web site: House Ratings . Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com . November 2, 2012 . November 4, 2012.
  25. http://www.rollcall.com/politics/race-ratings-chart-2012-house-elections.html
  26. http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ Crystal Ball
  27. http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/ratings/house House Race Ratings
  28. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/house/2012_elections_house_map.html
  29. Web site: House Ratings . The Hill . November 4, 2012. November 3, 2012 .
  30. Web site: Federal - All Results. Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed. December 10, 2012.
  31. http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.aspx?day=20121113 House Floor Activities/Legislative Day of November 13, 2012
  32. Web site: 2012 election field takes shape. June 13, 2011. June 29, 2011. The Bellingham Herald. Brad. Shannon.
  33. Web site: New 10th District favors Dems. Redrawn 1st is a tossup. December 29, 2011. January 1, 2012. The Seattle Times. Jim. Brunner.
  34. News: 3 local candidates in congressional race . Sara . Bruestle . Mukilteo Beacon . May 30, 2012 . June 4, 2012.
  35. Web site: Anders, GOP candidate for Congress, to run for open 1st district seat. December 29, 2011. January 3, 2012. The Bellingham Herald. Jared. Paben.
  36. Web site: Redistricting map could reshape House races. December 28, 2011. January 1, 2012. The Seattle Times. Jim. Brunner.
  37. News: Candidates file for seats representing Whatcom County . Jared . Paben . . May 18, 2012 . June 4, 2012 .
  38. Web site: Congresswoman talks town halls, confirms re-election bid. January 16, 2012. February 24, 2012. The Columbian. Stevie. Mathieu.
  39. Web site: Haugen to challenge Herrera Beutler in 2012. November 14, 2011. February 24, 2012. The Columbian. Kathie. Durbin.
  40. Web site: Uelmen withdraws from race against Herrera Beutler. April 12, 2012. April 13, 2012. The Columbian. Stevie. Mathieu.
  41. Web site: Vancouver Mayor Leavitt eyes re-election bid, nixes run for Congress. November 21, 2011. February 24, 2012. The Columbian. Andrea. Damewood. Stephanie. Rice.
  42. Web site: Stuart puts rumors to rest about run for Congress. November 15, 2011. February 24, 2012. The Columbian. Stephanie. Rice.
  43. Web site: Doc Hastings rules out reform. February 24, 2012. February 24, 2012. Yakima Herald-Republic. Tri-City Herald. Mike. Faulk. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418022133/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/02/24/1838866/doc-hastings-rules-out-reform.html. April 18, 2012. dead.
  44. Web site: Tea Party's Wheeler to challenge Hastings for Congress. April 15, 2012. May 4, 2012. Tri-City Herald. Michelle. Dupler. Dori. O'Neal.
  45. Web site: Baechler to Challenge Hastings for Seat in Congress. April 10, 2012. May 4, 2012. KVEW. David. Mance. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418022514/http://www.kvewtv.com/article/2012/apr/10/baecher-challenge-hastings-seat-congress/. April 18, 2012. dead.
  46. Web site: Jay Clough ready to challenge Doc Hastings again. April 18, 2011. August 11, 2011. Yakima Herald-Republic. Mike. Faulk. https://web.archive.org/web/20110928131407/http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2011/4/18/jay-clough-ready-to-challenge-doc-hastings-again. September 28, 2011. dead.
  47. Web site: Democrat Jay Clough to challenge GOP state Rep. Brad Klippert for seat. February 3, 2012. February 24, 2012. Tri-City Herald. Michelle. Dupler. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418022343/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/02/03/1812009/democrat-jay-clough-to-challenge.html. April 18, 2012. dead.
  48. Web site: McMorris Rodgers starting 2012 campaign. March 17, 2011. February 24, 2012. The Spokesman-Review. Jim. Camden. Jonathan. Brunt.
  49. Web site: Cowan throws hat in ring for Congress. February 11, 2012. February 24, 2012. The Spokesman-Review. Jonathan. Brunt.
  50. Web site: Verner opts against run for Congress, but keeping 'options open'. April 4, 2012. April 6, 2012. The Spokesman-Review. Jonathan. Brunt.
  51. Web site: U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks will not seek Re-Election. March 2, 2012. March 2, 2012. Norm. Dicks.
  52. Web site: Kilmer gets in Sixth Congressional District race. March 5, 2012. March 6, 2012. Kitsap Sun.
  53. Web site: Kilmer reports $358K after one month in 6th CD race. April 6, 2012. April 6, 2012. The Olympian. Brad. Shannon.
  54. Web site: Commissioner Brown won't run for Congress. March 18, 2012. March 19, 2012. Kitsap Sun.
  55. Web site: Hargrove, Angel exit race for Dicks' seat. https://archive.today/20130204141933/http://www.theolympian.com/2012/03/13/2027531/hargrove-angel-exit-race-for-dicks.html. dead. February 4, 2013. March 13, 2012. March 14, 2012. The Olympian. Jordan. Schrader.
  56. Web site: Mark Lindquist: "I'm not running for Congress". March 3, 2012. March 5, 2012. The News Tribune. Kim. Bradford. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233117/http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2012/03/03/mark-lindquist-im-not-running-for-congress/. March 3, 2016. dead.
  57. Web site: Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland opts out of race for 6th District Congress. March 19, 2012. March 19, 2012. The News Tribune. Peter. Callaghan. https://web.archive.org/web/20120612224918/http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2012/03/19/tacoma-mayor-marilyn-strickland-opts-out-of-race-for-6th-district-congress/. June 12, 2012. dead.
  58. Web site: 18-term congressman to retire. March 7, 2012. March 14, 2012. The Sequim Gazette.
  59. Web site: Weyerhaeuser kin, a combat veteran who antes $500,000 to own campaign, makes congressional election a race. April 30, 2012. May 4, 2012. Peninsula Daily News.
  60. Web site: Navy veteran joins field for Norm Dicks' congressional seat. April 28, 2012. May 4, 2012. Kitsap Sun.
  61. Web site: Dicks' seat may draw crowd of contenders. March 3, 2012. March 4, 2012. The Olympian. Jordan. Schrader. Brad. Shannon.
  62. Web site: Boyer not ruling out a run for Congress. March 7, 2012. March 19, 2012. Kitsap Sun. Steven. Gardner.
  63. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=01c49a8d-45f2-4fe7-9222-379cd55db6e4 SurveyUSA
  64. Web site: McDermott: every intent to run for 13th term. July 28, 2011. August 9, 2011. The Seattle Times. Jim. Brunner.
  65. Web site: Hughes to Challenge Rep. McDermott in WA-07?. January 17, 2012. January 28, 2012. The Stranger.
  66. Web site: Reichert won't challenge Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat. February 2, 2012. February 4, 2012. The Seattle Times. Jim. Brunner.
  67. Web site: Final filing day in state offers wealth of choices. May 18, 2012. June 18, 2012. The Seattle Times. Andrew. Garber.
  68. Web site: Heck to start his Congress run in Oly, Lakewood. January 17, 2012. April 6, 2012. The Olympian. Brad. Shannon.
  69. Web site: Muri to run in new 10th district. December 28, 2011. March 6, 2012. The Suburban Times.
  70. Web site: Stan Flemming running for 10th Congressional seat. January 10, 2012. March 6, 2012. The Peninsula Gateway. Brett. Davis.

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