Labor Links

• State and Local Labor Councils
• Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
• AFL-CIO Blog: Washington
• Directory of Washington Locals
• Washington State Labor Council - 2006 Endorsements
  
• WSLC Online -- Political Education
  
• Washington Affiliates & Locals
  • AFT Washington, AFL-CIO
    
  • ATU Local 1015, Spokane, WA
    
  • ATU Local 1384, Olympia, WA
    
  • ATU Local 758 - Tacoma, WA
    
  • ATU Local 883, Everett, WA
    
  • Boilermakers Local 502, Tacoma, WA
    
  • CWA District 4 Locals - Wisconsin
    
  • CWA Local 7804, Tacoma, WA
    
  • IUEC LOCAL 19 - Seattle, WA
    
  • Washington State Nurses Association
    
  • IUPAT: Washington Chapters
  • IBEW: Washington Locals
  • IATSE: Washington Locals

State Labor Laws

• Current Minimum Wage: $7.63
• Indexed to Inflation: Y
• Minimum Wage Notes:
  Premium pay not applicable to employees who request compensating time off in lieu of premium pay. Beginning January 1, 2001, and annually thereafter, the rate will be adjusted for inflation by a calculation using the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the prior year.

State Government

• State and Local Government Directory
• State Officials
  • Governor Christine Gregoire (D)
    • Next Election: 2008
    • Christine Gregoire
  • Lieutenant Governor Bradley Owen (D)
    • Next Election: 2008
    • Bradley Owen
  • Attorney General Rob McKenna (R)
    • Next Election: 2008
    • Rob McKenna
  • Secretary of State Sam Reed (R)
    • Next Election: 2008
    • Sam Reed
  • Treasurer Michael Murphy (D)
    • Next Election: 2008
    • Michael Murphy
• Legislative Branch

Congressional Delegation

• Senators:
  • Senator Patty Murray (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score: 88
    • Patty Murray is up for re-election in 2010.
    • Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
• Senator Maria Cantwell (D)
  • Lifetime COPE Score: 88
  • Maria Cantwell is up for re-election in 2006.
  • Washington Post Profile and Voting Record
• House Reps:
  • : Jay Inslee (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Jay Inslee is running for re-election.
  • : Richard Ray Larsen (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Richard Ray Larsen is running for re-election.
  • : Brian Baird (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Brian Baird is running for re-election.
  • : Richard "Doc" Hastings (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Richard "Doc" Hastings is running for re-election.
  • : Cathy McMorris (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Cathy McMorris is running for re-election.
  • : Norman Dicks (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Norman Dicks is running for re-election.
  • : Jim McDermott (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Jim McDermott is running for re-election.
  • : Dave Reichert (R)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Dave Reichert is running for re-election.
  • : Adam Smith (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Adam Smith is running for re-election.
  • : Patty Murray (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Patty Murray is seat is not up until 2010.
  • : Maria Cantwell (D)
    • Lifetime COPE Score:
    • Maria Cantwell is seat is not up until 2012.

Voter Resources

• Key Dates
  • 8/19/2006 - Primary Voter Registration Deadline
  • 9/1/2006 - Primary Voter Registration Deadline (In Person)
  • 9/18/2006 - Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
  • 9/19/2006 - Primary Election
  • 10/7/2006 - General Voter Registration Deadline (Mail)
  • 11/6/2006 - General Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (Mail)
• Voter Info
  • Vote411: Important information for voters NEW
  • Washington Secretary of State -Elections: Elections Calendar
  • Elections: Voting by Absentee Ballot
  • Elections: Voting by Absentee Ballot
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Washington Election 2006 Archive

• Endorsed Candidates

  
  
  • Note: This list draws from our candidates database, which primarily tracks major party candidates for federal offices and gubernatorial candidates. For other statewide or local office endorsements, please visit the state federation website or click here for contact information for the state and local labor councils.

• Senate Race

  • Race Type: D-I
  • Projections:
    • Charlie Cook: Leans Democrat
    • CQ Politics: Leans Democratic
    • Rothenberg Report: Clear Advantage Democratic Incumbent
    • Larry Sabato: Leans Democratic
    • NPR's Ken Rudin: Leans Democratic
    • Election Projection: Moderate Dem Hold
  • National Journal Ranking: 12
  • Primary Date: 2006-09-12
  • Real Clear Politics - Summary of Latest Polls and Projections
  • National Journal Tip Sheet (Now free for everyone!)
  • US Election Atlas: Summary of Recent Polls
  • Washington Senate Race Wiki
  • Wikipedia: Latest Polls
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball
  • DSCC Analysis
  • Q&A: Washington's Senate Contenders - Newsweek
    
  • Candidates
    • Incumbent: Senator Maria Cantwell (D)
    • Senate Website
    • National Journal Biography
    • Maria Cantwell has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Lifetime COPE Score: 88
    • Maria Cantwell has $3,553,237 on-hand as of 9/30/06.
    • Mike McGavick (R) - Safeco CEO
    • Mike McGavick has $2,119,766 on-hand as of 9/30/06.

    Analysis

    Latest News

    • In Washington, No GOP Ads for McGavick
    • In Washington, Cantwell’s Lead Shrinks Slightly
    • WA-SEN, MT-SEN: National GOP Not Ponying Up For Ads For McGavick, Burns
    • WA-SEN, MT-SEN: National GOP Not Ponying Up For Ads For McGavick, Burns
    • WA-Sen: GOP gives up on McGavick

• House Races

  • WA-01
    • Incumbent: Jay Inslee (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Jay Inslee (D) - US Rep
        Jay Inslee has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Larry W. Ishmael (R) - Issaquah School Board Member
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-02
    • Incumbent: Richard Ray Larsen (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Richard Ray Larsen (D) - US Rep
        Richard Ray Larsen has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Doug Roulstone (R) - Businessman
        Endorsements
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Likely-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Democrat Favored
      • Larry Sabato: Solid-D
    • Latest Polls: WA-02 NEW
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-03
    • Incumbent: Brian Baird (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Brian Baird (D) - US Rep
        Brian Baird has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Michael Messmore (R) - Retired Airline Pilot
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-04
    • Incumbent: Richard Doc"" Hastings (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Richard "Doc" Hastings (R) - US Rep
      • Richard Wright (D) - Physical Therapy chain owner
        Richard Wright has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Republican
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-05
    • Incumbent: Cathy McMorris (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Cathy McMorris (R) - US Rep
      • Peter Goldmark (D) - Rancher
        Peter Goldmark has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Likely-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: Republican Favored
      • Larry Sabato: Likely-R
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: WA-05
      • WA-05 | My Daily Donation | E-16 | $20 to Peter Goldmark
      • WA-05: Goldmark on the Rise
  • WA-06
    • Incumbent: Norman Dicks (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Norman Dicks (D) - US Rep
        Norman Dicks has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Doug Cloud (R) - Attorney & '04 Nominee
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-07
    • Incumbent: Jim McDermott (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Jim McDermott (D) - US Rep
        Jim McDermott has been endorsed by the State Fed.
        Other Endorsements
      • Linnea S. Noreen (I) - Business Executive
      • Steve Beren (R) - Internet Marketing Company Ops Director
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • WA-08
    • Incumbent: Dave Reichert (R)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Dave Reichert (R) - US Rep
      • Darcy Burner (D) - Ex-Microsoft Exec
        Darcy Burner has been endorsed by the State Fed.
    • Race Type: R-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Leans-R
      • CQ Politics Projection: No Clear Favorite
      • Larry Sabato: Toss-Up
      • Rothenberg Report: Toss Up/Tilt Republican
      • Election Projection: Weak GOP Hold
    • National Journal Ranking: 22
    • Latest Polls: WA-08 NEW
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
    • Latest News: WA-08
      • WA-08 Update: Pickup Remains Possible
      • WA-08: SUSA poll tied
      • WA-08 volunteer: I saw Darcy!
      • WA-08: Reichert Caught In Lie About Driver Who Flipped Bird To Bush
      • WA-08: excited infrequent voters
  • WA-09
    • Incumbent: Adam Smith (D)
    • Candidates
      • Incumbent: Adam Smith (D) - US Rep
        Adam Smith has been endorsed by the State Fed.
      • Steven C. Cofchin (R) - Electrical Contractor
    • Race Type: D-I
    • Projections:
      • Charlie Cook's Projection: Solid-D
      • CQ Politics Projection: Safe Democrat
    • District Census Profile
    • District Map
    • National Journal Race Profile
    • OpenSecrets: Campaign Finance Profile
    • DCCC District Profile
  • All House Races
    • OurCongress.org: Washington House Race News
    • National Journal Tipsheet
    • Sabato's Crystal Ball

• Washington Election Links

  • Politics1 Candidates List (All Statewide Races)
  • Washington Post: Washington Campaign Ads *NEW*
  • DC Political Report: Washington
  • Election Projection: Washington
  • Yahoo! Washington Election Page (Great Resource!)
  • Polling Report
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  • Democracy for Washington: 2006 Election Wiki
  • Associated Press State Profile
  • Associated Press Statewide Candidates List
  • Hedgehog Report: Latest Polls

• Campaign Finance

  • FEC Campaign Finance Data: All Federal Candidates
  • Guide to the Law
  • View Reports
  • Search the Campaign Finance Database
  • 2006KRPCom.pdf (application/pdf Object)
  • Public Disclosure Commission Campaign Finance and Lobbyist Reporting