2012 Washington gubernatorial election

none related races 2012 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2012 Washington gubernatorial election Washington presidential no 2008 Washington gubernatorial election 2008 2016 Washington gubernatorial election 2016 2012 11 6 File:Jay Inslee Official Photo (cropped).jpg 150x150px Jay Inslee Democratic Party (United States) 1,582,802 51.54% File:Rob McKenna; Washington AG (cropped).jpg Rob McKenna Republican Party (United States) 1,488,245 48.46% 275px County results 275px Congressional district results 275px Precinct results Inslee: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%McKenna: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes Governor Christine Gregoire Democratic Party (United States) Jay Inslee Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 Washington gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2012.Washington's 2012 elections https://ballotpedia.org/Washington_gubernatorial_election,_2012 ballotpedia - The Encyclopedia of American Politics ballotpedia 28 June 2017 8 May 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170508205934/https://ballotpedia.org/Washington_gubernatorial_election,_2012 live Candidates in the election were chosen in an August 7, 2012http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=29a.04.311 RCW 29a.04.311: Primaries. apps.leg.wa.gov 2011-07-02 2011-08-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20110813074429/http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=29A.04.311 live primary election, under the state's nonpartisan blanket primary system, which allows voters to vote for any candidate running in the race, regardless of party affiliation. The two candidates who received the most votes in the primary election qualified for the general election.Pages - Top 2 Primary https://web.archive.org/web/20110425233538/http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/Pages/Top2PrimaryFAQ.aspx April 25, 2011 Incumbent Governor Christine Gregoire decided to retire rather than seek a third term.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015308479_gregoire14m.html 2 terms and out for Gov. Chris Gregoire June 13, 2011 June 13, 2011 The Seattle Times Andrew Garber June 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110616090459/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015308479_gregoire14m.html live She endorsed fellow Democrat Jay Inslee, a U.S. Congressman, as her successor. On March 20, 2012, Inslee resigned from Congress in order to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.Grygiel Chris US Rep. Inslee to resign for Wash. gov. race http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/03/10/2061446/ap-sources-wash-rep-inslee-to.html The News Tribune March 10, 2012 Associated PressDecember 2015 Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna, the Attorney General of Washington, advanced to the general election. Inslee narrowly won the election, and McKenna conceded three days later.Brunner Jim McKenna concedes; Inslee to be governor http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019648697_govrace10m.html The Seattle Times November 10, 2012 November 11, 2012 November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112013016/http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019648697_govrace10m.html dead Primary election Democratic candidates Rob Hill Jay Inslee, U.S. Representative for WA-01 (1999–2012) and WA-04 (1993–1995)"Inslee Announcement Prompts More Democratic Interest" https://web.archive.org/web/20110629192319/http://www.rollcall.com/news/Candidates-Washington-State-1st-District-Inslee-Seat-206805-1.html 2011-06-29 , Roll Call Politics Declined Lisa Brown, State Senate Majority Leader"Lisa Brown endorses Inslee"December 2015 Dow Constantine, King County Executivehttp://publicola.com:80/2011/06/27/inslee-running-for-gov-constanine-cheers-him-on-facebook/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110630131330/http://publicola.com/2011/06/27/inslee-running-for-gov-constanine-cheers-him-on-facebook/ dead 30 June 2011 Inslee Running for Gov; Constantine Cheers Him on Facebook - PubliCola 30 June 2011 29 June 2011 dmy-all Christine Gregoire, incumbent Governor Jim McIntire, State Treasurer (ran for reelection)2012 races take shape - Elections - The OlympianDecember 2015 Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executivehttp://www.heraldnet.com/article/20111019/NEWS01/710199814 Aaron Reardon says he has no plans to run for governor or Congress October 19, 2011 October 21, 2011 The Herald (Everett) Noah Haglund October 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111022021814/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20111019/NEWS01/710199814 dead Ron Sims, former King County Executive and Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSims Quits HUD Post, Hotline On Call https://web.archive.org/web/20110616150850/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/06/sims-quits-hud.php June 16, 2011 Brian Sonntag, State Auditorhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2015513343_brian_sonntag_will_not_run_for.html The Seattle Times Andrew Garber Brian Sonntag will not run for governor July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 July 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709021430/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2015513343_brian_sonntag_will_not_run_for.html livehttp://www.king5.com/news/local/State-auditor-Brian-Sonntag-makes-decision-on-governors-race-125005454.html State auditor Brian Sonntag makes decision on governor's race-KING5.com Seattle 2011-07-05 2011-07-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20110728102310/http://www.king5.com/news/local/State-auditor-Brian-Sonntag-makes-decision-on-governors-race-125005454.html dead Republican candidates Shahram Hadian, pastor and small business ownerhttp://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110809/NEWS01/708099840 Everett pastor enters governor race August 9, 2011 August 16, 2011 The Herald (Everett) Jerry Cornfield August 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120810035146/http://heraldnet.com/article/20110809/NEWS01/708099840 dead Javier O. Lopez Rob McKenna, Attorney General of Washingtonhttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015268960_mckenna09m.html?prmid=head_main The Seattle Times Jim Brunner McKenna launches campaign for governor June 8, 2011 Max Sampson Declined Dave Reichert, U.S. Representative (ran for reelection)http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/06/08/reichert-ill-support-mckenna/#more-9502 Seattle Post-Intelligencer Joel Connelly Reichert: I'll support McKenna for governor June 8, 2011 June 10, 2011 June 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110610193636/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2011/06/08/reichert-ill-support-mckenna/#more-9502 live Independent candidates Christian Joubert L. Dale Sorgen, computer programmer and former pastorhttp://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/711199929 Sultan man declares 2012 governor bid November 19, 2009 October 12, 2011 The Herald (Everett) Andy Rathbun July 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120728070644/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20091119/NEWS01/711199929 dead James White Endorsements Rob McKenna (R) Newspapers The Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-times-recommends-rob-mckenna-for-governor/ https://web.archive.org/web/20211110173658/https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-times-recommends-rob-mckenna-for-governor/ 2021-11-10 live The Times recommends: Rob McKenna for governor Editorial Board The Seattle Times June 29, 2012 The Seattle Times October 22, 2025 subscription Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error RobMcKenna (R) JayInslee (D) LisaBrown (D) DowConstantine (D) ClintDidier (R) BillBryant (R) BrianSonntag (D) AaronReardon (D) UndecidedChism StrategiesChism Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20110915195758/http://publicola.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Elway-Poll-0711-GovRace.pdf 2011-09-15 June 28–30, 2011408 (LV)± 5.0%20%17%3%3%3%2%2%1%49% Results thumb|275px|County results #7996E2 Inslee #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #E27F7F McKenna #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% County results thumb|275px|Congressional district results #7996E2 Inslee #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% #E27F7F McKenna #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% Congressional district results Blanket primary resultshttps://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20120807/governor.html https://web.archive.org/web/20250323074103/https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20120807/governor.html March 23, 2025 live Governor Reed Sam Sam Reed August 7, 2012 Secretary of State of Washington October 21, 2025 Jay Inslee Democratic Party (United States) 664,534 47.13% Rob McKenna Republican Party (United States) 604,872 42.90% Shahram Hadian Republican Party (United States) 46,169 3.27% Rob Hill Democratic Party (United States) 45,453 3.22% James White Independent (politician) 13,764 0.98% Christian Joubert Independent (politician) 10,457 0.74% L. Dale Sorgen Independent (politician) 9,734 0.69% Max Sampson Republican Party (United States) 8,753 0.62% Javier O. Lopez Republican Party (United States) 6,131 0.43% 1,409,867 100.00% By congressional district District2012 Primary Data https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/2012-primary-data.zip sos.wa.gov live https://web.archive.org/web/20250625074646/https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/2012-primary-data.zip June 25, 2025 Inslee McKenna RepresentativeWashington 1 1st 45% 46%Suzan DelBeneWashington 2 2nd 50% 40%Rick LarsenWashington 3 3rd 33% 47%Jaime Herrera BeutlerWashington 4 4th 32% 56%Doc HastingsWashington 5 5th 35% 51%Cathy McMorris RodgersWashington 6 6th 49% 42%Norm DicksWashington 7 7th 72% 23%Jim McDermottWashington 8 8th 40% 53%Dave ReichertWashington 9 9th 56% 37%Adam SmithWashington 10 10th 48% 43%Denny Heck General election Candidates Jay Inslee (Democratic), former U.S. Representative Rob McKenna (Republican), Attorney General of Washington Debates Complete video of debate, October 2, 2012 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Governor Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139101 The Cook Political Report November 30, 2018 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051359/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139101 live Tossup November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallPROJECTION: OBAMA WILL LIKELY WIN SECOND TERM http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 30, 2018 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201094552/http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/projection-obama-will-likely-win-second-term/ live Lean D November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2012-gubernatorial-ratings-november-2-2012 Gubernatorial Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 30, 2018 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051247/http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2012-gubernatorial-ratings-november-2-2012 live Tilt D November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map - 2012 Governor Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/governor/2012_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics November 30, 2018 December 1, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051422/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/governor/2012_elections_governor_map.html live Tossup November 5, 2012 Post-primary endorsements Jay Inslee (D) U.S Presidents Barack Obama, 44th President of the United StatesObama Endorses Jay Inslee https://www.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/09/10/obama-endorses-jay-inslee The Stranger Newspapers The Olympianhttps://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/updated-gubernatorial-newspaper-endorsement-tally-12-recommend-rob-mckenna-while-olympian-gives-jay-inslee-the-nod/ Updated: Gubernatorial newspaper endorsement tally: 12 recommend Rob McKenna, while Olympian gives Jay Inslee the nod The Seattle Times October 24, 2020 The Strangerhttps://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-stranger-election-control-boards-endorsements-for-the-november-6-2012-general-election/Content?oid=15029933 The Stranger Election Control Board's Endorsements For the November 6, 2012, General Election The Stranger October 17, 2012 Rob McKenna (R) U.S. Representatives Dave Reichert, U.S. Representative from Washington's 8th congressional district Statewide officials Brian Sonntag, 9th Washington State Auditor (Democrat) State legislators Mark Doumit, former state senator (Democrat)https://washingtonstatewire.com/democrats-for-mckenna-d4r-launches/ Democrats for McKenna (D4R) Launches 12 June 2012 Tim Sheldon, state senator (Democrat) Newspapers The Columbian The Daily News The Daily World The Everett Herald Kitsap Sun The News Tribune The Spokesman-Review Tri-City Herald Walla Walla Union-Bulletin The Wenatchee World Yakima Herald-Republic Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated JayInslee (D) RobMcKenna (R) Other/UndecidedCalculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.MarginReal Clear PoliticsReal Clear PoliticsOctober 14 – November 3, 2012November 3, 201247.3%46.3%6.4%Inslee +1.0% Opinion polling for the 2012 Washington gubernatorial election.chart Opinion polling for the 2012 Washington gubernatorial election.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JayInslee (D) RobMcKenna (R) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2012 932 ± 3.2% 50% 48% 2%KING5/SurveyUSAKING5/SurveyUSA October 28–31, 2012 555 ± 4.2% 47% 46% 7%KCTS 9/Washington PollKCTS 9/Washington Poll October 18–31, 2012 632 ± 3.9% 49% 46% 6%Elway PollElway Poll October 18–21, 2012 451 ± 4.5% 45% 47% 10%Strategies360Strategies360 October 17–20, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 45% 45% 10%Public Policy Polling/WCVPublic Policy Polling/WCV October 15–16, 2012 574 ± n/a% 48% 42% 10%KCTS 9/Washington PollKCTS 9/Washington Poll October 1–16, 2012 782 ± 3.5% 48% 45% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 14, 2012 500 ± 4.5% 47% 45% 9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 12–14, 2012 543 ± 4.3% 47% 44% 9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 28–30, 2012 540 ± 4.3% 48% 42% 10%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 26, 2012 500 ± 4.5% 46% 45% 9%Public Elway PollPublic Elway Poll September 9–12, 2012 405 ± 5% 44% 41% 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 7–9, 2012 563 ± 4.2% 48% 42% 10%Survey USASurvey USA September 7–9, 2012 524 ± 4.4% 49% 44% 7%Survey USASurvey USA August 2–3, 2012 524 ± 4.4% 48% 45% 7%Elway PollElway Poll July 18–22, 2012 405 ± 5.0% 43% 36% 21%Survey USASurvey USA July 16–17, 2012 630 ± 4.0% 41% 42% 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 14–17, 2012 1,073 ± 3.0% 40% 43% 17%Elway PollElway Poll June 13–16, 2012 408 ± 5.0% 40% 42% 18%Strategies360Strategies360 May 22–24, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 39% 43% 18%Survey USASurvey USA May 8–9, 2012 557 ± 4.2% 38% 40% 22%Grove Insights (D)Grove Insights (D)SEIU March 26–28, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 38% 34% 28%Grove Insights (D)Grove Insights (D)Poll sponsored by the Service Employees International Union, which supports Inslee SEIU February 21–23, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 38% 38% 24%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 16–19, 2012 1,264 ± 2.8% 42% 42% 16%Survey USASurvey USA February 13–15, 2012 572 ± 4.2% 39% 49% 12%Elway PollElway Poll February 7–9, 2012 405 ± 5.0% 36% 45% 19%Survey USASurvey USA January 12–16, 2012 617 ± 4.0% 43% 46% 11%Survey USASurvey USA November 21–23, 2011 549 ± 4.3% 38% 44% 17%Washington PollWashington Poll October 10–30, 2011 938 ± 3.2% 38% 44% 18%Survey USASurvey USA September 21–22, 2011 529 ± 4.3% 38% 44% 18%Survey USASurvey USA June 24–26, 2011 600 ± 4.4% 47% 44% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 12–15, 2011 1,098 ± 3.0% 38% 40% 22%Survey USASurvey USA April 27–28, 2011 610 ± 4.0% 41% 48% 11% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Christine Gregoire vs. Rob McKenna Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChristineGregoire (D) RobMcKenna (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 12–15, 2011 1,098 ± 3.0% 40% 49% 11%Survey USA April 27–28, 2011 610 ± 4.0% 40% 52% 7% Christine Gregoire vs. Dave Reichert Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChristineGregoire (D) DaveReichert (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 12–15, 2011 1,098 ± 3.0% 45% 41% 14%Survey USA April 27–28, 2011 610 ± 4.0% 44% 48% 8% Jay Inslee vs. Dave Reichert Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JayInslee (D) DaveReichert (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 12–15, 2011 1,098 ± 3.0% 42% 36% 22%Survey USA April 27–28, 2011 610 ± 4.0% 44% 46% 10% Lisa Brown vs. Rob McKenna Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror LisaBrown (D) RobMcKenna (R) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 27-August 1, 2010 1,204 ± 2.8% 29% 47% 24% Results The race was close throughout the night, with results too close to call after 60 percent of ballots were counted.November 6, 2012 Inslee vs. McKenna could drag on http://old.seattletimes.com/html/politics/2019614378_localraces06m.html The Seattle Times August 25, 2016 October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006094537/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/politics/2019614378_localraces06m.html live Inslee was declared the winner early in the morning three days later; McKenna conceded later in the evening.Brunner Jim November 9, 2012 McKenna concedes; Inslee to be governor http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019648697_govrace10m.html The Seattle Times August 25, 2016 October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006091533/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019648697_govrace10m.html live Inslee won only eight of the state's 39 counties, relying on heavy margins in the Seattle metropolitan area to push him to victory.Johnson Kirk November 28, 2012 In West's 'Democratopolis,' Winning an Election With Only 8 of 39 Counties A22 https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/us/politics/in-washington-state-victory-with-8-of-39-counties.html The New York Times August 25, 2016 March 2, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170302181204/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/us/politics/in-washington-state-victory-with-8-of-39-counties.html live 2012 Washington gubernatorial election2011 General Data https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/2011-general-data.zip sos.wa.gov live https://web.archive.org/web/20250625074651/https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/2011-general-data.zip June 25, 2025 Jay Inslee Democratic Party (United States) 1,582,802 51.54% -1.70% Rob McKenna Republican Party (United States) 1,488,245 48.46% +1.70% 3,071,047 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county Countyhttps://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20121106/governor_bycounty.html https://web.archive.org/web/20250417145857/https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20121106/governor_bycounty.html April 17, 2025 live Governor - County Results Reed Sam Sam Reed November 6, 2012 Secretary of State of Washington August 8, 2025Jay InsleeDemocraticRob McKennaRepublicanMarginTotal votes cast#%#%#%Adams1,40829.78%3,32070.22%-1,912-40.44%4,728Asotin4,02741.50%5,67758.50%-1,650-17.00%9,704Benton27,29134.97%50,75765.03%-23,466-30.07%78,048Chelan11,61636.41%20,29163.59%-8,675-27.19%31,907Clallam17,51646.66%20,02153.34%-2,505-6.67%37,537Clark86,73246.92%98,13153.08%-11,399-6.17%184,863Columbia65629.54%1,56570.46%-909-40.93%2,221Cowlitz21,05148.21%22,61251.79%-1,561-3.58%43,663Douglas4,74631.88%10,13968.12%-5,393-36.23%14,885Ferry1,29937.98%2,12162.02%-822-24.04%3,420Franklin8,18136.50%14,23263.50%-6,051-27.00%22,413Garfield33326.58%92073.42%-587-46.85%1,253Grant8,65431.59%18,74268.41%-10,088-36.82%27,396Grays Harbor14,49150.90%13,97849.10%5131.80%28,469Island19,32446.67%22,08253.33%-2,758-6.66%41,406Jefferson12,17662.29%7,37037.71%4,80624.59%19,546King590,87962.36%356,71337.64%234,16624.71%947,592Kitsap60,57849.72%61,26150.28%-683-0.56%121,839Kittitas7,13739.90%10,75260.10%-3,615-20.21%17,889Klickitat4,44244.07%5,63855.93%-1,196-11.87%10,080Lewis11,86535.03%22,00264.97%-10,137-29.93%33,867Lincoln1,71629.57%4,08870.43%-2,372-40.87%5,804Mason13,17547.25%14,70852.75%-1,533-5.50%27,883Okanogan6,75940.55%9,90959.45%-3,150-18.90%16,668Pacific5,37951.73%5,02048.27%3593.45%10,399Pend Oreille2,44237.06%4,14862.94%-1,706-25.89%6,590Pierce164,21148.54%174,07851.46%-9,867-2.92%338,289San Juan6,76364.82%3,67135.18%3,09229.63%10,434Skagit25,87847.33%28,80352.67%-2,925-5.35%54,681Skamania2,43445.92%2,86754.08%-433-8.17%5,301Snohomish166,45251.23%158,44048.77%8,0122.47%324,892Spokane95,35443.49%123,89456.51%-28,540-13.02%219,248Stevens7,42633.79%14,55466.21%-7,128-32.43%21,980Thurston67,35353.75%57,94846.25%9,4057.51%125,301Wahkiakum96442.83%1,28757.17%-323-14.35%2,251Walla Walla9,35338.03%15,23861.97%-5,885-23.93%24,591Whatcom53,59953.10%47,34046.90%6,2596.20%100,939Whitman7,35143.83%9,42156.17%-2,070-12.34%16,772Yakima31,79141.67%44,50758.33%-12,716-16.67%76,298Totals1,582,80251.54%1,488,24548.46%94,5573.08%3,071,047 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Island (largest city: Oak Harbor) Kitsap (largest city: Bremerton) Pierce (largest city: Tacoma) Skagit (largest city: Mount Vernon) right 275px Swing by county Legend #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5-5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0-2.5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0-2.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5-5% #ff8080 Republican — +5-7.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5-10% #ff2a2a Republican — +10-12.5% 275px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #00bdec Democratic — +12.5-15% #09ceff Democratic — +10-12.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #77e3ff Democratic — +5-7.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5–5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0–2.5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0-2.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5-5% #ff8080 Republican — +5-7.5% 275px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Inslee won five of ten congressional districts, with the remaining five going to McKenna, including one that elected a Democrat.2012 General Data https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/2012-general-data2.zip sos.wa.gov live https://web.archive.org/web/20240910015641/https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/2012-general-data2.zip 2024-09-10 District Inslee McKenna RepresentativeWashington 1 1st 48% 52%Suzan DelBeneWashington 2 2nd 54% 46%Rick LarsenWashington 3 3rd 46% 54%Jaime Herrera BeutlerWashington 4 4th 37% 63%Doc HastingsWashington 5 5th 42% 58%Cathy McMorris RodgersWashington 6 6th51%49%Norm DicksDerek KilmerWashington 7 7th 74% 26%Jim McDermottWashington 8 8th 43% 57%Dave ReichertWashington 9 9th 61% 39%Adam SmithWashington 10 10th 51% 49%Denny Heck See also 2016 Washington gubernatorial election Notes Partisan clients References 33em External links Elections & Voting at the Washington Secretary of State office Official campaign websites Jay Inslee (D) for Governor Rob McKenna (R) for Governor Shahram Hadian (R) for Governor Washington Governor Category:Jay Inslee 2012