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Maria Cantwell (D) defeated Mike McGavick (R), 57% to 40%.
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 Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Cantwell will face one Democratic challenger in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Oct. 13, 1958; Indianapolis, Ind.
- Family: Single
- Education: Miami University (Ohio), B.A., 1981
- Professional Career: Owner, RealNetworks, 1995-2000; Cantwell & Associates PR firm, 1985-91
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1992-94; state House, 1987-92
Mike McGavick (R)
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McGavick, a former insurance company CEO, will face two Republican challengers in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Feb. 7, 1958; Seattle, Wash.
- Family: Married (Gaelynn); three children
- Education: University of Washington, B.S., 1983
- Professional Career: Chief executive officer, Safeco Corporation, 2001-05; CNA Insurance, 1995-2000; director of Superfund Improvement Project, American Insurance Association, 1992-95; chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton, 1989-91
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Maria Cantwell (D)
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1,199,437
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49%
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$11,533,295
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Slade Gorton (R)
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1,197,208
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49%
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$6,402,488
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Other
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64,734
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3%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Maria Cantwell (D)
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472,609
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37%
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Deborah Senn (D)
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168,110
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13%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Slade Gorton (R)
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947,821
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56%
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$4,792,764
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Ron Sims (D)
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752,352
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44%
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$1,228,098
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