2006 United States Senate election in Washington

none March 2026 November 2017 2006 United States Senate election in Washington Washington presidential no 2000 United States Senate election in Washington 2000 2012 United States Senate election in Washington 2012 2006 11 07 150x150px Maria Cantwell, official portrait, 110th Congress 2 (cropped).jpg Maria Cantwell Democratic Party (United States) 1,184,659 56.85% Mike McGavick.jpg Mike McGavick Republican Party (United States) 832,106 39.93% File:2006 United States Senate election in Washington results map by county.svg 275px County resultsCantwell: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%McGavick: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Democratic Party (United States) Maria Cantwell Democratic Party (United States) The 2006 United States Senate election in Washington was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell won reelection to a second term. Background The filing deadline was July 28, 2006, with the primary held September 19, 2006. http://www.politics1.com/wa.htm Washington Ron Gunzburger March 8, 2005 Politics1 https://web.archive.org/web/20060316213129/http://www.politics1.com/wa.htm March 16, 2006 September 19, 2013 Cantwell consistently led in polling throughout the race, although political analysts saw her as vulnerableDuffy Jennifer E. Oct 28, 2006 And Now There Are Seven https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/421637/cook-election-preview-now-there-are-seven/ subscription The Cook Election Preview; SENATE RACES National Journal 46–51 38 43 0360-4217 23016124. NTLJ000020061026e2as0000n. A156461803. 200328285. 1943-4553 this election cycle due to her extremely narrow win in 2000Dec 9, 2006 Inside Washington : Murmurs https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/421469/inside-washington/ subscription National Journal 1 38 49 0360-4217 23509320. NTLJ000020061207e2c900002. 200273573. 1943-4553 and discontent among progressive voters.Duffy Jennifer E. Jul 29, 2006 The Democrats' Tall Order https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/421849/cook-election-preview-senate-races-democrats-tall-order/ subscription The Cook Election Preview [supplement?] : Senate Races National Journal 4–9 38 30 0360-4217 22782435. NTLJ000020060727e27t0001q. A151835546. 200340407. 1943-4553 In November, the National Journal ranked Cantwell's seat as number 13 of the top 20 races to watch based on the likelihood of switching party control, and the third-highest Democratic seat likely to flip.Race ranking. Senate election https://web.archive.org/web/20080511155222/http://nationaljournal.com/racerankings/senate/ May 11, 2008 However, in an election marked by discontent over the Republican leadership in D.C., Cantwell easily won by a 17% margin of victory. Cantwell cruises by McGavick for 2nd term Alex Fryer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003366966_wasenate08m.html The Seattle Times November 8, 2006 September 19, 2013 Statewide politics in Washington have been dominated by the Democratic Party for many years. The governor, lieutenant governor, state treasurer, state auditor, and insurance commissioner were Democrats, while only the secretary of state, attorney general, and commissioner of public lands were Republicans. Of the nine representatives Washington sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, six were Democrats. Democrat Patty Murray is the state's senior senator. Cantwell won her initial election to the Senate in 2000 over Slade Gorton by 2,229 votes. Due to the closeness of that race, and the close gubernatorial contest between Democrat Christine Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi in November 2004, many Republicans believed they had a strong chance of capturing Cantwell's seat in 2006. Democratic primary Candidates Maria Cantwell, incumbent U.S. senator Goodspaceguy (Michael Nelson), perennial candidate Mike The Mover, moving company owner and perennial candidate Mohammad Said, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 Hong Tran, attorney https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=37188 Crashing the Party: Challenging the Democratic Party and Its U.S. Senator Feit Josh June 1, 2006 the Stranger Index Newspapers September 19, 2013https://www.ncmonline.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20060616185315/http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=52c23996cd9a31de22853db7d277810b dead Top 10 web hosting companies 2019 - sites & providers reviews June 16, 2006 ncmonline.com Mark Wilson, Libertarian candidate for Congress in 2002 and Green candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 (withdrew and took a paid position in Cantwell's campaign) Campaign On March 9, 2006, Aaron Dixon announced his decision to seek the Green Party's nomination for U.S. Senate, challenging Cantwell on her continued support for the U.S. presence in Iraq and the USA PATRIOT Act. On May 13, 2006, Dixon secured the party's nomination at the Green Party of Washington state's Spring Convention. Initially, Cantwell had two challengers from within the Democratic primary, both of them taking strong stances against the Iraq war that brought attention to Cantwell's votes for the Iraq Resolution and against a timeline for withdrawal: Mark Wilson and Hong Tran. Three other Democrats also entered the primary race: Mike the Mover, Michael Goodspaceguy Nelson, and Mohammad H. Said. On August 8, 2006, the incumbent Democratic senator from Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, lost his primary race to challenger Ned Lamont by 52%-48%, and appeared to be following through on his earlier commitment to run as an Independent in the general election. A great deal of attention had focused on this race, as an early barometer of both anti-incumbent and anti-war sentiment nationwide. Comparisons were made between Lieberman's troubles and Cantwell's re-election bid, citing Cantwell's vote in favor of the Iraq Resolution that led to the war, her refusal to say she regretted the vote, and her vote against a timetable for withdrawal. Lieberman Explains His Stance on Iraq Patrick Healy Jennifer Medina https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/07/nyregion/07campaign.html The New York Times August 7, 2006 September 19, 2013 Nutmeg State Democrats Choose Lamont SethGitell http://www.nysun.com/article/37604?page_no=1 The New York Sun August 9, 2006 September 19, 2013 September 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929123517/http://www.nysun.com/article/37604?page_no=1 dead Unlike Lamont's campaign, Cantwell's anti-war opponents' campaigns received much less funding and did not have the same support from the blogosphere that brought Lamont to prominence and improved his name recognition. Also, unlike Lieberman, Cantwell altered her position on the war during her campaign and criticized the Bush administration for its conduct of the war. She also hired her most vocal anti-war primary opponent, Mark Wilson, at an $8,000-a-month salary, a move that was described by political commentators as "buying out" the opposition (which she also allegedly attempted with other anti-war challengers Hong Tran and Aaron Dixon). http://soundpolitics.com/archives/006979.html Did Senator Cantwell try to co-opt another opponent? Earling Eric September 25, 2006 Sound Politics September 19, 2013 May 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120502233503/http://soundpolitics.com/archives/006979.html dead A P-I article does, however, note that, despite the differences in exact circumstances, the Lieberman defeat also showed that voters were in an anti-incumbent mood, which could create problems for Cantwell.Modie Neil August 10, 2006 Anti-war liberals blast Cantwell: But her supporters say senator is no Lieberman https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/anti-war-liberals-blast-cantwell-1211317.php 2025-08-23 Seattle Post-Intelligencer B1 11371397C3CEF5D8 seattlepi. This is supported by an AP article that also notes that the primary loss of Lieberman and two House incumbents, Michigan Republican Joe Schwarz and Georgia Democrat Cynthia McKinney, on the same day indicated that there might be a nationwide anti-incumbent trend.Espo David August 10, 2006 Pols Disagree on Incumbent Losses WASHINGTON APRS000020060810e28a000db. 14167851064B01F8. Associated Press Following the primary results, Cantwell endorsed Ned Lamont, and McGavick responded by endorsing Senator Lieberman.9 August 2006 GOP Senate candidate backs Lieberman after Cantwell drops him OLYMPIA, Wash. APRS000020060810e28a0002a. Associated PressAmmons David 10 August 2006 GOP Senate candidate backs Lieberman after Cantwell drops him OLYMPIA, Wash. APRS000020060810e28a000ay. Associated Press The Dixon campaign released a statement criticizing Cantwell's "spin and vague rhetoric" on the war, and equating her current position to a pro-war stance similar to Lieberman's.http://www.gp.org/press/states/wa_2006_08_16.shtml Cantwell Can't Hide Her Pro-War Record With Spin and Vague Rhetoric, Says Dixon Green Party of the United States August 11, 2006 GP.org dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130919015907/http://www.gp.org//press/states/wa_2006_08_16.shtml September 19, 2013 September 19, 2013 mdy-all On August 14, less than a week after Lamont's win and nearly four years after the actual event, Cantwell for the first time said she would have voted against the authorization to use force in Iraq if she knew then what she knows today. Frist backs McGavick but not all his views David Postman http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003199347_frist15m.html The Seattle Times August 15, 2006 September 19, 2013 However, she did so only after hearing her opponent McGavick say that he would have voted against the authorization under those conditions. Should we leave Iraq? Major split in state Alex Fryer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003204613_iraqpoll17m.html The Seattle Times August 17, 2006 September 19, 2013 Cantwell stated that she had no regrets for her vote in favor of the authorizationAmmons David 20 January 2006 Cantwell: No regrets over Iraq vote OLYMPIA, Wash. APRS000020060120e21k000v0. Associated Press and did not change that position.Postman David Renee Montagne Democrat Fights to Hold on to Washington Senate Seat none https://www.npr.org/2006/08/21/5682389/democrat-fights-to-hold-on-to-washington-senate-seat 2025-08-23 Interview Morning Edition NPR August 21, 2006 On July 9, anti-war challenger Mark Wilson announced he would abandon his bid, endorse Cantwell, and take a paid position offered by Cantwell's campaign, one day after progressive activist and anti-war critic Dal LaMagna was hired to be the Cantwell campaign's co-chair.Cantwell opponent drops challenge https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna13801927 NBC News 2006-07-10 2025-11-29 enDo hires make her Maria, Queen of Smarts? https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Do-hires-make-her-Maria-Queen-of-Smarts-1208564.php www.seattlepi.com 2025-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20230405010717/https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Do-hires-make-her-Maria-Queen-of-Smarts-1208564.php 2023-04-05 en By ROBERT L. JAMIESON JR. Initially, Cantwell's campaign refused to state how much they were paying Wilson, but under pressure from the media, disclosed that he was receiving $8,000 per month, only slightly less than Cantwell's campaign manager Matt Butler, who earned $8,731 per month. McGavick puts Cantwell on defensive http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2003129895_campaigned16.html The Seattle Times July 18, 2006 September 19, 2013 Cantwell pays former opponent $8,000 a month: Campaign manager makes only a little more Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/277718_cantwell15.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer July 14, 2006 September 19, 2013 The next day, Hong Tran received a call from LaMagna saying they would like her to join their campaign, in a context that she interpreted as a job offer, which she refused. Last Cantwell rival believes campaign offered job to end all opposition Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/277260_senate12.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer July 11, 2006 September 19, 2013 Political commentators, including those at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and one at The Washington Times, expressed their views that Cantwell was attempting to eliminate the viable options anti-war Democrats had to voice their opinion on the war in the upcoming primary by having Wilson join her campaign and then soliciting Tran. Washington senatorial cliffhanger http://washingtontimes.com/commentary/20060723-093644-5778r.htm The Washington Times July 23, 2006 September 19, 2013 Do hires make her Maria, Queen of Smarts? Robert L. Jamieson Jr. http://seattlepi.com/jamieson/277134_robert11.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer July 10, 2006 September 19, 2013 Election 2006: Price is right https://www.seattlepi.com/local/opinion/article/election-2006-price-is-right-1208699.php Seattle Post-Intelligencer July 12, 2006 September 19, 2013 Cantwell organizer strangely silent Susan Paynter http://seattlepi.com/paynter/285695_paynt20.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer September 19, 2006 September 19, 2013 October 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012174344/http://seattlepi.com/paynter/285695_paynt20.html dead Wilson's supporters and journalists expressed surprise at his withdrawal from the race after a 16-month campaign, where he was a sharp critic of the incumbent senator, who he referred to on his campaign website as a "free-trading corporate elitist" who "bought her seat", then "alienated and alarmed" her base.Archived copy https://web.archive.org/web/20070927040828/http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_071006WABmarkwilsonKC.45ceb0a1.html September 27, 2007 When asked by reporters if he still believed what he said about Cantwell during his primary bid, he stated: "I believed in it to a point in order to capitalize on what was already existent, which was a rift within the Democratic Party over the issue of the war." https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna13801927 Cantwell opponent drops challenge: Joins Cantwell campaign in paid position July 10, 2006 NBC News September 19, 2013 Both Dixon and Tran publicly doubted that Wilson's apparent change of heart was genuine, citing his paid position with the campaign and his initial refusal to disclose his salary. On September 25, Joshua Frank reported that Dixon had alleged that he had been contacted twice in July by Mark Wilson, who implied that large donations to Dixon's non-profit organization, Central House, would be made if he were to withdraw his candidacy before filing. Dixon also claimed that Wilson was not the only Cantwell staffer to contact him, but declined to disclose who the other staffer was. Dixon also made this claim on a Democracy Now! broadcast.https://www.worldnewstrust.com/?task=view https://web.archive.org/web/20061128181806/http://www.worldnewstrust.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218 dead Front Page Stories November 28, 2006 World News Trust David Postman of the Seattle Times contacted the Cantwell campaign about the allegations; their spokesperson didn't say it didn't happen, but stated that no one on the campaign had been authorized to speak to Dixon about his campaign. The campaign did not allow access to Wilson so he could respond as to whether the conversation took place. http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/green_candidate_dixon_says_cantwell_campaign_wante.html Green candidate Dixon says Cantwell campaign wanted him out of race Postman David September 25, 2006 The Seattle Times September 19, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120320150604/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/green_candidate_dixon_says_cantwell_campaign_wante.html March 20, 2012 Other reporters also had trouble contacting Wilson in recent weeks; Susan Paynter of the Seattle P-I, in an article on his shunning of the media, noted that there had been a widespread assumption after Wilson's hire that the intent was to silence him and that his disappearance only reinforced this assumption, calling it "the political equivalent of a farm subsidy." Paynter also quoted Hong Tran as saying that the reaction to Wilson's initial appearances on the campaign trail after he had joined Cantwell were so negative that she was not surprised he disappeared. While some of Washington's legislative districts did not give endorsements for the primary election, Cantwell received the sole endorsement of at least 14 of the 49 legislative districts in the state. http://www.34dems.org/Docs2006/Sample-Ballot-General-2006.pdf 34th District Democrats Endorsements for the 2006 General Election 34th District Democrats September 19, 2013 July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.43rddems.org/ Primary endorsement meeting Aug 8th! 43rd District Democrats of Washington https://web.archive.org/web/20060823110920/http://www.43rddems.org/ August 23, 2006 September 19, 2013 http://www.wa47dems.org/ Endorsement Vote 47th District Democrats https://web.archive.org/web/20060626234421/http://wa47dems.org/ June 26, 2006 September 19, 2013 Hong Tran won the sole endorsement of one district, the 32nd (Cantwell's home district), and split dual endorsements with Cantwell in three others: the 40th, 25th, and 26th. Senate race has national echoes: Lieberman's loss inspires Cantwell challenger's camp Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/285379_theothers16.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer September 15, 2006 September 19, 2013 Tran attended the endorsement meeting for the 32nd Legislative District in person and, according to one blogger who claims to have spoken to people who attended the meeting, made her positions clear and responded to questions. According to the blogger, Cantwell sent Mark Wilson in her stead, who was unable to defend Cantwell's votes in favor of the USA PATRIOT Act, NAFTA, CAFTA, and the Iraq War. http://www.washblog.com/story/2006/8/13/195246/768 Cantwell loses endorsement to Tran in 32nd LD The Left Shue August 13, 2006 Washblog September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403091237/http://www.washblog.com/story/2006/8/13/195246/768 April 3, 2015 dead mdy-all On September 19, after her defeat in the Democratic primary, Hong Tran lamented to the Seattle Times "how undemocratic the Democratic Party really is," http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/hong_tran_looks_to_the_next_race.html Hong Tran looks to the next race Postman David September 19, 2006 Postman on Politics The Seattle Times September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403112259/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/hong_tran_looks_to_the_next_race.html April 3, 2015 dead mdy-all , saying the state Democratic party had tried to keep her from getting attention, forbidding her from putting up signs at Coordinated Campaign events and not giving her access to the state party voter rolls.Jul 26, 2006 Democratic Party Blocking Voters' Access To Information About U.S. Senate Candidate Hong Tran http://www.hongtran.com/press.php?id=2 September 22, 2006 Hong Tran for U.S. Senate (D) / Hong Tran for US Senate 2006, State of Washington, Democrat, SHE Wins, WE Win Hong Tran for Senate 2006June 2016 medic yesmedic Cantwell, whose campaign hired two of her early critics, had also refused to debate Tran. When asked before the primary whether she would endorse the senator if her primary bid proved unsuccessful, Tran had responded, "certainly not." Party rival says Cantwell deserves to lose over war http://washingtontimes.com/national/20060918-105742-6654r.htm The Washington Times September 18, 2006 September 19, 2013 Polling and results +CandidateSurveyUSA poll (August 11–13; ± 3 pct points)August 14, 2006 interviews conducted August 11–13 Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #10004 annotation titles: "Cantwell Overwhelming Winner in WA Democratic Senate Primary", "McGavick Wins Easily in WA Republican Senate Primary", "Filtering"; questions: "1: In the Democratic Primary for United States Senator from Washington, does your vote go to... Maria Cantwell? Michael Goodspaceguy Nelson? Mike the Mover? Mohammad H. Said? Or Hong Tran?", "2: In the Republican Primary for United States Senator from Washington, does your vote go to... William Edward Chovil? Warren Hanson? Brad Klippert? B. Barry Massoudi? Mike McGavick? Or Gordon Allen Pross?" https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport_main.aspx?g=7abd8ce5-fb44-4e0d-8a13-a98914f4cdb4 live https://web.archive.org/web/20250612032829/https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport_main.aspx?g=7abd8ce5-fb44-4e0d-8a13-a98914f4cdb4 2025-06-12 Election results (initial data entry)October 3, 2006 2006 Primary Election Results http://vote.wa.gov/elections/PrimaryResults/Results.aspx?o=8f43af96-81c1-47c6-8b5f-3ad9dee0e6ad dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120205074504/http://vote.wa.gov/elections/PrimaryResults/Results.aspx?o=8f43af96-81c1-47c6-8b5f-3ad9dee0e6ad 2012-02-05 Elections Washington Secretary of State Errors occurred in the data entry process of this race. The correct numbers can be viewed here.Election results (corrected)2006 Primary Election Results linked from "Errors occurred in the data entry process of this race. The correct numbers can be viewed here." http://vote.wa.gov/elections/PrimaryResults/Correction.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120207155615/http://vote.wa.gov/elections/PrimaryResults/Correction.aspx 2012-02-07 Elections Washington Secretary of StateMaria Cantwell (incumbent)90%570,67790.7636%568,935Hong Tran2%33,1245.2682%33,097Mike The Mover0%11,2741.7931%11,213Michael Goodspaceguy Nelson3%9,4541.5036%9,389Mohammad H. Said2%4,2220.6715%4,214Undecided3%N/AN/AN/ATotal405 Likely Democratic Primary Voters[628,751][626,848] Republican primary Background In early hypothetical matchups in 2005 compiled by conservative pollster Strategic Vision,Washington Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20060613221738/http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/washington_poll_0520.htm June 13, 2006 Rossi led Cantwell. Republican leadership reportedly pleaded with Rossi to jump into the ring. Rossi declined. Speculation next centered on Rick White (who had taken Cantwell's House seat in 1994), state GOP chair Chris Vance, former Seattle television reporter Susan Hutchison, and former 8th district congressional candidate and Republican National Committee member Diane Tebelius. None of those chose to enter the race. Republican leaders finally got behind former Safeco Insurance CEO Mike McGavick. Candidates William Edward Chovil, ran in the 2004 Republican Senate primary and received 0.95% of the Republican vote; running on a platform of opposition to what he referred to as "national and global communism and socialism" C. Mark Greene, legal assistant and Armed Forces veteran; won 47% in the 2004 Republican House of Representatives primary (9th District); emphasizes anti-imperialism platform in his campaigns; failed to secure ballot access through a lack of filing fee waiver petition signatures; filed Writ of Mandamus request in Thurston County Superior Court to be admitted to ballot Warren E. Hanson, commercial fisherman and perennial candidate; ran as a Democrat in the 2004 Senate primary and received 6.04% of the Democratic vote Brad Klippert, U.S. Army Reserves veteran; 2004 Republican primary candidate for U.S. Senate and received 5.72% of the Republican vote; evangelical Christian B. Barry Massoudi, founder of Cubicon management consulting; former chairman of Mercer Island Arts Council http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/Agendas.asp?Display=Minutes&AMID=1037 Wednesday, January 12, 2005 City of Mercer Island, Washington September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20070928002353/http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/Agendas.asp?Display=Minutes&AMID=1037 September 28, 2007 dead mdy-all Gordon Allen Pross, ran in the 2004 Republican Senate primary and received 1.59% of the Republican vote Polling and results CandidateSurveyUSA poll (August 11–13; ± 5.4 pct points)Election results (initial data entry)Election results (corrected)Mike McGavick66%397,52485.8780%395,614Brad Klippert3%32,2136.9590%32,073Warren E. Hanson6%17,8813.8629%17,756B. Barry Massoudi2%6,4101.3848%6,370Gordon Allen Pross1%5,1961.1225%5,165William Edward Chovil3%3,6700.7928%3,642Undecided19%N/AN/AN/ATotal301 Likely Republican Primary Voters[462,894][460,620] General election Candidates Candidate Party Biography x150pxMaria Cantwell Democratic Incumbent and former U.S. representative, won U.S. Senate seat in 2000 over Slade Gorton by a 2,229 vote margin -- Candidate statement x150pxMike McGavick Republican Chairman & former CEO of Safeco; resigned as CEO when he became a candidate -- Candidate statement Bruce Guthrie Libertarian Chair of the Whatcom County Libertarian Party and 2004 U.S. congressional candidate -- Candidate statement x150pxAaron Dixon Green Former captain of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party, longtime community activist -- Candidate statement x150pxRobin Adair Independent -- Candidate statement Debates McGavick and Cantwell participated in two televised debates; one in Eastern Washington, sponsored by the Spokane Rotary, and another filmed at KING-5 studios in Seattle. Cantwell and McGavick were the only candidates included in the Eastern Washington debate, but Libertarian Bruce Guthrie, who had mortgaged his home and emptied his savings to loan his campaign $1.2 million to meet the debate's invitation requirements, joined them in the Seattle debate. Watch the Cantwell/McGavick debate tonight http://seattlepi.com/local/289026_debatetv17ww.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer October 16, 2006 September 19, 2013 After failing to meet any of the requirements for an invitation to the Seattle debate, Aaron Dixon attempted to enter the KING-5 studios in order to participate in the debate. Accompanied by around 50 of his supporters, Dixon was prevented from entering the studios by station security and when Dixon refused to leave the building Seattle police were called and Dixon was arrested for investigation of trespassing.October 17, 2006 Green Party candidate arrested at Senate debate http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=7681 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070929090340/http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=7681 2007-09-29 SR.com Associated Press http://www.kirotv.com/news/10099705/detail.html U.S. Senate Candidate Arrested Outside Debate October 17, 2006 kirotv.com September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20110928234220/http://www.kirotv.com/news/10099705/detail.html September 28, 2011 dead mdy-all According to the Seattle P-I, Bruce Guthrie won the Seattle debate just by being there. Libertarian is center stage as Cantwell and McGavick joust Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/289088_debate18.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer October 17, 2006 September 19, 2013 McGavick and Cantwell mainly stuck to their tried and true campaign messages and Guthrie was able to expose his campaign messages to a wide audience, something most third-party candidates are not able to do. Complete video of debate, October 12, 2006 Complete video of debate, October 17, 2006 Platform Iraq War According to a CBS News poll conducted August 11–13, 28% of Americans feel that the Iraq War as the most important problem facing the country. https://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/CBSNews_polls/auga-pm.pdf The War on Terror: New concerns August 14, 2006 CBSNEWS September 19, 2013 A November 6 poll conducted by Strategic Vision indicated that 68% of Washingtonians approve of an "immediate withdrawal of United States military forces from Iraq, within six months".16 Jan 2007 survey conducted November 2-4, 2006 Poll Results - WA http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/washington_poll_110606.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070704072841/http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/washington_poll_110606.htm 2007-07-04 Strategic Vision Political Both McGavick and Cantwell have said that if they knew then what they know now they would have voted against the October 2002 Iraq Resolution, but neither have been completely clear on where they stand on the current presence of US troops in Iraq. When questioned further, McGavick has said that discussing the legitimacy of the war is inappropriate until all the troops come home. Cantwell has declined to apologize for her vote in favor of the resolution Cantwell stands ground on Iraq: Calls on Bush to recruit help to get U.S. troops out Charles Pope http://seattlepi.com/national/274038_cantwelliraq15.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer June 14, 2006 September 19, 2013 and, according to her campaign site, Cantwell still favors U.S. forces remaining in Iraq until they "achieve stability through greater international cooperation".(Strengthening Our) Security in the World http://www.cantwell.com/issues/nationalsecurity/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080907102723/http://www.cantwell.com/issues/nationalsecurity/ 2008-09-07 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Cantwell.com Cantwell has voted in favor of beginning withdrawal of troops, albeit a non-binding amendment with no timetable for completion (the Levin-Reed Amendment to S.2766), https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00182 U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 109th Congress - 2nd Session United States Senate September 19, 2013 but voted against the Kerry-Feingold Amendment, which would have set a firm deadline of July 2007 for completing a withdrawal. https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00181 U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 109th Congress - 2nd Session United States Senate September 19, 2013 Senate rejects troop-withdrawal measures Maura Reynolds http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/iraq/2003079936_iraqsenate23.html The Seattle Times June 23, 2006 September 19, 2013 She also co-sponsored an amendment to prohibiting the establishment of permanent US bases in Iraq. http://cantwell.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=261416 Press Release of Senator Cantwell: Senate Passes Cantwell Legislation to Prohibit Permanent U.S. Bases in Iraq August 4, 2006 Maria Cantwell: United States Senator for Washington September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403113620/http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=261416 April 3, 2015 dead mdy-all On August 16, the Seattle Times criticized the vagueness of the major party candidates' positions on the war and demanded more clarity. Senate candidates: Clarify your war position http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2003201424_questioned16.html The Seattle Times August 16, 2006 September 19, 2013 The next day, Stuart Elway, director of the Elway Poll, described Cantwell's and McGavick's positions as "almost identical,". Democratic primary challenger Tran, the Green Party's Dixon and Libertarian Guthrie all advocated an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Minimum wage Despite voting against a bill that would have raised the minimum wage, extended sales tax deductions, and cut estate taxes, Cantwell supports an increase in the federal minimum wage. She explained her vote against the bill by noting that the bill would have represented a $5 per hour wage drop for over 120,000 tip workers in Washington and overridden existing state minimum wage laws and was an attempt by the Republican party to pass its estate tax cut bill, which continuously failed to pass on its own in the senate.Daly Matthew 4 August 2006 Cantwell, Murray oppose bill on minimum wage, estate tax APRS000020060804e284000im. Associated PressBlumenthal Les August 4, 2006 Cantwell votes to safeguard workers' tips The News Tribune Nation/World Washington A11 Tacoma, WA 124 117 1073-5860 1134FFFA594D5B20. Newspapers.com 674718070.Blumenthal Les August 4, 2006 Senate rejects bill on wages / Bill: Republican McGavick would have supported bill Tri-City Herald Local News Washington A1, A2 Kennewick, WA 104 216 11361CECEA48BCD0. Newspapers.com 822233224, 822233229. Herald Washington D.C. bureauCamden Jim August 4, 2006 Cantwell takes flak for 'no' vote on package The Spokesman-Review 4A Spokane, WA Google News Archive newspaper 0klj8wIChNAC, issue E5lXAAAAIBAJ, article 6651,2183466. 113671515A864498. Newspapers.com 578359507. McGavick called Cantwell's vote against the bill "profoundly disappointing".Daly Matthew 3 August 2006 Cantwell, Murray to oppose bill on minimum wage, estate tax WASHINGTON APRS000020060803e28300262. Associated Press7 August 2006 Despite Sweeteners, Cantwell Remained Bitter The Hotline Senate 2006; WASHINGTON National Journal Group, Inc. HTLN000020060807e2870002u. Democratic challenger Tran and the Green Party's Dixon favored raising the national minimum wage to a "living wage".April 2024 Libertarian Guthrie advocated eliminating the minimum wage laws altogether. Millionaire's amendment On August 11, Mike McGavick loaned his campaign $2 million. Some observers thought that the donation could trigger a "millionaire's amendment" of the 2002 Campaign Reform Act, which is intended to help candidates compete against wealthy opponents who self-finance their campaigns. The amendment allows supporters of the wealthy candidate's opponents to donate up to $12,600 in the primary and another $12,600 in the general election, instead of $2,100 in the primary and general election. The McGavick campaign denied that the amendment applied to Cantwell, as the loan was made prior to the primary election and would only affect his Republican opponents. McGavick lends his campaign $2 million: But that could spur Democrats to give Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/281072_mcgavick12.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer August 11, 2006 September 19, 2013 August 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080820003928/http://seattlepi.com/local/281072_mcgavick12.html dead On August 29, the FEC issued a unanimous ruling on the question, saying that the millionaire's amendment was currently only triggered for McGavick's opponents in the primary; however, if either McGavick or Cantwell carried over some of their donations to their own campaign that were made in the primary into the general election, these donations would then trigger the amendment. No "millionaires" boost for Cantwell, FEC says Matthew Daly https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20060829/webfeccantwell29/no-millionaires-boost-for-cantwell-fec-says The Seattle Times August 29, 2006 September 16, 2013 On October 1, Libertarian nominee Bruce Guthrie loaned his campaign nearly $1.2 million, but it was unclear if the loan triggered the amendment for McGavick and Cantwell. Both Cantwell and McGavick had a significant fundraising lead over Guthrie, and the amendment might not be triggered in cases where the self-financed candidate is already outfunded by their opponents.Postman David September 30, 2006 Libertarian Senate candidate loans campaign $1.2 million http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/libertarian_senate_candidate_loans_campaign_12_mil.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150403104224/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/09/libertarian_senate_candidate_loans_campaign_12_mil.html April 3, 2015 September 19, 2013 Postman on Politics The Seattle Times mdy-all Guthrie apparently made the loan in order to get himself invited to a televised debate on a western Washington station,Postman David October 3, 2006 More on Guthrie's $1 million debate ticket http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/10/more_on_guthries_1million_debate_ticket.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150403092617/http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/davidpostman/archives/2006/10/more_on_guthries_1million_debate_ticket.html April 3, 2015 September 19, 2013 Postman on Politics The Seattle Times mdy-all and he eventually repaid himself all but $6,000 of the loan.June 30, 2006 FEC Candidate Summary Reports - Candidate ID S6WA00271 http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_06+S6WA00271 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060827124959/http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/cancomsrs/?_06+S6WA00271 August 27, 2006 FEC Disclosure Reports Presented by the Federal Election Commission - 2005-2006 Cycle. 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C00426031 McGavick's DUI arrest The McGavick campaign suffered a setback when on August 24 McGavick claimed on his campaign blog to have been cited in 1993 and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when he blew a 0.17August 2025 The cited source (https://web.archive.org/web/20061130061125/http://www.mikemcgavick.com/blogs_comments.asp?blogid=134) does not appear to mention this number anywhere, even in the comments. in a breath analyzer test, well above the .10 legal limit in Montgomery County, Maryland.McGavick Mike August 24, 2006 An open letter from Mike http://www.mikemcgavick.com/blogs_comments.asp?blogid=134 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061130061125/http://www.mikemcgavick.com/blogs_comments.asp?blogid=134 2006-11-30 Mike McGavick for Senate 2006 - Blog Comments Open Mike However, on September 1, the Everett Herald newspaper uncovered the original police report and disclosed that there were several inaccuracies in McGavick's recount, namely that he actually charged with running a "steady red light", not "cutting a yellow a little close," and that he was actually arrested for the DUI, not merely cited.Cornfield Jerry September 1, 2006 Report describes McGavick DUI: A 1993 police report says an officer saw the candidate run a red light before his arrest. http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/09/01/100loc_c1mcgavick001.cfm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061130060353/http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/09/01/100loc_c1mcgavick001.cfm November 30, 2006 September 26, 2006 HeraldNet The Daily Herald Co. Everett, Wash. The DUI charge was later removed from McGavick's record, in accordance with Maryland law, after completing an alcohol awareness program, paying a fine, and a year's probation. McGavick misstated details of DUI arrest: He was arrested, cuffed and fell asleep at station, police say Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/283622_mcgavick02.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer September 1, 2006 September 19, 2013 November 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081120021822/http://seattlepi.com/local/283622_mcgavick02.html dead According to Jennifer Duffy of The Cook Political Report, McGavick undermined the rationale of his campaign that he was not acting like a typical politician and his omissions caused cynical voters to think he acted like a typical politician. Cantwell widens her lead: McGavick's DUI goof may be a factor Neil Modie http://seattlepi.com/local/284751_senate12.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer September 11, 2006 September 19, 2013 September 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080906131517/http://seattlepi.com/local/284751_senate12.html dead Fundraising + Fundraising totals as of December 18, 2006 http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.asp?cycle=2006&id=WAS1 Total Raised and Spent 2006 Race: Washington Senate OpenSecrets https://web.archive.org/web/20080315140916/http://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.asp?cycle=2006&id=WAS1 March 15, 2008 dead Candidate Party Raised Spent Cash on hand Cantwell, Maria Democrat $18,873,026 $16,516,060 $338,024 McGavick, Mike Republican $10,821,279 $10,796,775 $24,502 Guthrie, Bruce Libertarian $100,345 $82,900 $13,201 Dixon, Aaron Green $87,699 $85,179 $2,520 Adair, Robin Independent $16,199 $16,079 $120 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2006 Senate Race Ratings for November 6, 2006 https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf The Cook Political Report https://web.archive.org/web/20080605093937/https://cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_sen_ratings_nov6.pdf September 30, 2021 June 5, 2008 Likely D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallElection Eve 2006: THE FINAL PREDICTIONS https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2006110601/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 June 25, 2021 Likely D November 6, 2006 Rothenberg Political Report2006 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2006-senate-ratings6 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report June 25, 2021 Likely D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsElection 2006 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/election_2006-21.html Real Clear Politics June 25, 2021 Likely D November 6, 2006 Endorsements Maria Cantwell (D) U.S. executive branch officials Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United Stateshttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/19/us/politics/19cantwell.html Critics of War Spare Senator in Close Race The New York Times September 19, 2006 Yardley William Tom Foley, 25th United States ambassador to Japan, 49th speaker of the United States House of Representatives, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th districthttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=147 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109021822/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=147 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Organizations EMILY's Listhttp://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/2006candidatemap.html https://web.archive.org/web/20061004005322/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/2006candidatemap.html October 4, 2006 EMILY's List - 2006 EMILY's List Candidate Map Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org/outtowin/candidates.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20061026160501/http://www.hrc.org/outtowin/candidates.htm October 26, 2006 Human Rights Campaign - Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equal Rights - Out to Win - Election 2006 League of Conservation Votershttp://www.lcv.org/campaigns/endorsements/ https://web.archive.org/web/20061101210313/http://www.lcv.org/campaigns/endorsements/ November 1, 2006 Endorsements NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washingtonhttps://prochoicewashington.org/politicalupdates/voteprochoice.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20060718105708/https://prochoicewashington.org/politicalupdates/voteprochoice.shtml July 18, 2006 NARAL Pro-Choice Washington: Vote Pro-Choice National Women's Political Caucushttp://www.nwpc.org/ht/d/Candidates/pid/940 https://web.archive.org/web/20061006063654/http://www.nwpc.org/ht/d/Candidates/pid/940 October 6, 2006 Endorsements Sierra Club Washingtonhttps://www.sierraclub.org/washington/endorsements-2006 Endorsements 2006 Veterans of Foreign Wars PAChttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=212 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109022908/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=212 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Newspapers The Columbianhttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=166 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109023029/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=166 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release The Daily Newshttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=198 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109023206/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=198 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Esquirehttps://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a208/esq1106endorsements-192/ Esquire Endorses America November 2006 The Everett Heraldhttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=189 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109022936/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=189 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Northwest Asian Weeklyhttp://www.nwasianweekly.com/20062445/vote20062445.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20061116145759fw_/http://www.nwasianweekly.com/20062445/vote20062445.htm dead 2006-11-16 Northwest Asian Weekly: Endorsements The Oregonianhttps://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2006/10/oregonian-endorses-cantwell.html Northwest Progressive Institute Archive: The Oregonian endorses Cantwell Seattle Post-Intelligencerhttps://www.seattlepi.com/local/opinion/article/P-I-Endorsement-Re-elect-Cantwell-1217750.php P-I Endorsement: Re-elect Cantwell October 22, 2006 The Strangerhttps://www.thestranger.com/news/2006/10/26/91135/2006-general-election-endorsements 2006 General Election Endorsements Labor unions Alliance for Retired Americanshttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=196 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109022139/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=196 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Washington Education Associationhttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=137 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109023254/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=137 November 9, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Washington State Fraternal Order of Policehttp://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=96 https://web.archive.org/web/20061129232016/http://www.cantwell.com/news/release/view/?id=96 November 29, 2006 Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate - Media Release Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIOEndorsements https://web.archive.org/web/20061002061305/http://www.wslc.org/cope/06-endorsements.pdf October 2, 2006 Mike McGavick (R) U.S. executive branch officials Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States U.S. senators Daniel J. Evans, United States senator from Washingtonhttps://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2005/12/rossi-endorses-mcgavick-for-senate.html Northwest Progressive Institute Archive: Rossi endorses McGavick for Senate Bill Frist, United States senator from Tennessee John McCain, United States senator from Arizonahttps://www.nytimes.com/video/us/1194817099032/washington-senate.html Video: Washington Senate The New York Times September 18, 2006 U.S. representatives Jennifer Dunn, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th district Doc Hastings, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 4th districthttp://www.mikemcgavick.com/pressrelease.asp?prid=9 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109024242/http://www.mikemcgavick.com/pressrelease.asp?prid=9 November 9, 2006 Mike McGavick for Senate 2006 - Press Releases Dave Reichert, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th district Cathy McMorris Rodgers, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th district State legislators Dino Rossi, member of the Washington State Senate, 2004 gubernatorial candidate Newspapers The Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/mike-mcgavick-for-us-senate/ https://web.archive.org/web/20240708041912/https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/mike-mcgavick-for-us-senate/ 2024-07-08 live Mike McGavick for U.S. Senate Editorial Board The Seattle Times October 22, 2006 The Seattle Times October 22, 2025 subscription The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-times-recommends-2/ The Times recommends .. October 29, 2006 Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated MariaCantwell (D) MikeMcGavick (R) Other/UndecidedCalculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.MarginReal Clear PoliticsReal Clear PoliticsOctober 25 – November 2, 2006November 2, 200653.8%40.5%5.7%Cantwell +13.3% + Poll results for general election Source Date Cantwell (D) McGavick (R)Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) May 15–17, 2005 49% 36%Strategic Vision (R)September 27, 2005 Cantwell Has Double-Digit Lead in Washington http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/9143 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061015192148/http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/9143 2006-10-15 Angus Reid Global Monitor Polls & Research Angus Reid Strategies Angus Reid Global Scan August 2005 46% 38%Strategic Vision (R) September 2005 49% 39%Zogby/WSJZogby/WSJ September 29, 2005 49% 39%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) October 27, 2005 48% 39%RasmussenRasmussen November 10, 2005 52% 37%RasmussenRasmussen December 5, 2005 52% 37%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) December 7, 2005 50% 39%RasmussenRasmussen January 5, 2006 51% 36%ElwayElway July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yesGoldy March 2, 2006 updated March 16 Elway: no flowers and candy for Mike McGavick https://horsesass.org/elway-no-flowers-and-candy-for-mike-mcgavick/ HorsesAss.OrgFeit Josh July 27, 2006 BAIT AND SWITCH: GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Mike McGavick Is Turning Anti-GOP Anger into Votes for Mike McGavick—and Maria Cantwell Is Letting Him Get Away with It https://www.thestranger.com/features/2006/07/27/44857/bait-and-switch 2024-04-11 The Stranger FeaturesAmmons David 25 February 2006 Lawyer-governor Gregoire earns spurs as negotiator-in-chief OLYMPIA, Wash. APRS000020060224e22p002z1. Associated Press27 February 2006 Just Goes To Show What A Difference The Messenger Can Make The Hotline Senate 2006; WASHINGTON National Journal Group, Inc. HTLN000020060227e22r0000v. February 6–9, 2006 55% 25%RasmussenRasmussen February 12, 2006 50% 36%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) February 15, 2006 48% 40%RasmussenRasmussen March 20, 2006 49% 36%Zogby/WSJZogby/WSJ March 31, 2006 49% 42%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) March 31, 2006 49% 39%RasmussenRasmussen April 13, 2006 48% 40%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) April 26, 2006 48% 40%ElwayElway May 5, 2006 52% 23%RasmussenRasmussen May 16, 2006 46% 41%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) May 24, 2006 47% 42%RasmussenRasmussen June 19, 2006 44% 40%Zogby/WSJZogby/WSJ June 21, 2006 48% 43%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) June 30, 2006 47% 43%RasmussenRasmussen July 17, 2006 48% 37%ElwayElway July 22, 2006 47% 33%Zogby/WSJ July 24, 2006 49% 42%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) July 26, 2006 48% 44%RasmussenRasmussen August 24, 2006 46% 40%Zogby/WSJZogby/WSJ August 28, 2006 51% 43%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) August 29, 2006 48% 43%SurveyUSASurveyUSA August 29, 2006 53% 36%Zogby/WSJ September 11, 2006 50% 42%RasmussenRasmussen September 12, 2006 52% 35%RasmussenRasmussen September 20, 2006 48% 42%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 24, 2006 54% 42%Zogby/WSJ September 28, 2006 50% 43%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) September 28, 2006 49% 40%ElwayElway October 1, 2006 53% 35%Mason-Dixon/MSNBCMason-Dixon/MSNBC October 2, 2006 50% 40%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 15, 2006 51% 43%Zogby/WSJ October 16, 2006 52% 45%RasmussenRasmussen October 17, 2006 53% 38%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) October 20, 2006 51% 42%Mason-Dixon/MSNBCMason-Dixon/MSNBC October 24, 2006 52% 37%RasmussenRasmussen October 30, 2006 54% 42%Zogby/WSJ October 31, 2006 50% 46%Mason-Dixon/MSNBCMason-Dixon/MSNBC November 5, 2006 54% 38%Strategic Vision (R)Strategic Vision (R) https://web.archive.org/web/20070704072841/http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/washington_poll_110606.htm July 4, 2007 November 6, 2006 53% 42% Hypothetical polling with Dunn Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MariaCantwell (D) JenniferDunn (R) UndecidedStrategic Vision (R) May 15–17, 2005 800 (RV) ± 3.0% 50% 40% 10% with Nethercutt Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MariaCantwell (D) GeorgeNethercutt (R) UndecidedStrategic Vision (R) May 15–17, 2005 800 (RV) ± 3.0% 49% 38% 13% with Rossi Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MariaCantwell (D) DinoRossi (R) UndecidedStrategic Vision (R) May 15–17, 2005 800 (RV) ± 3.0% 41% 50% 9% with Vance Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MariaCantwell (D) ChrisVance (R) UndecidedStrategic Vision (R) May 15–17, 2005 800 (RV) ± 3.0% 54% 35% 11% with White {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- valign= bottom ! Poll source ! Date(s)administered ! Samplesize ! Margin oferror ! style="width:100px;"| MariaCantwell (D) ! style="width:100px;"| RickWhite (R) ! Undecided |- | align=left |Strategic Vision (R) | May 15–17, 2005 | 800 (RV) | ± 3.0% | | 50% | 37% | 13% Results Cantwell was projected to be the winner right when the polls closed at 11:00 P.M. EST. From the Washington Secretary of State 2006 General Election Results. 2006 United States Senate election in Washingtonhttps://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/results_report.aspx?e=134&c=&c2=&t=985&t2=1&p=&p2=&y= Elections Search Results November 2006 General State Totals Proofed · County Totals Proofed U. S. Senator Reed Sam Sam Reed November 7, 2006 Secretary of State of Washington January 18, 2026 Democratic Party (United States) Maria Cantwell (incumbent) 1,184,659 56.85% +8.12% Republican Party (United States) Mike McGavick 832,106 39.93% −8.71% Libertarian Party (United States) Bruce Guthrie 29,331 1.41% -1.22% Green Party (United States) Aaron Dixon 21,254 1.02% N/A Independent politician Robin Adair 16,384 0.79% N/A 2,083,734 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyMaria CantwellDemocraticMike McGavickRepublicanVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#% Adams 1,355 37.18% 2,215 60.78% 74 2.03% -860 -23.60% 3,644 Asotin 3,730 50.70% 3,393 46.12% 234 3.18% 337 4.58% 7,357 Benton 21,099 42.52% 27,369 55.15% 1,155 2.33% -6,270 -12.64% 49,623 Chelan 9,527 41.19% 13,024 56.30% 581 2.51% -3,497 -15.12% 23,132 Clallam 15,730 51.71% 13,699 45.03% 990 3.25% 2,031 6.68% 30,419 Clark 60,525 52.67% 51,254 44.60% 3,131 2.72% 9,271 8.07% 114,910 Columbia 754 39.25% 1,125 58.56% 42 2.19% -371 -19.31% 1,921 Cowlitz 17,390 55.90% 12,569 40.40% 1,149 3.69% 4,821 15.50% 31,108 Douglas 4,273 38.33% 6,621 59.39% 254 2.28% -2,348 -21.06% 11,148 Ferry 1,174 41.84% 1,544 55.02% 88 3.14% -370 -13.19% 2,806 Franklin 5,438 42.15% 7,208 55.86% 257 1.99% -1,770 -13.72% 12,903 Garfield 502 42.08% 659 55.24% 32 2.68% -157 -13.16% 1,193 Grant 7,314 36.95% 11,830 59.77% 649 3.28% -4,516 -22.82% 19,793 Grays Harbor 12,739 57.88% 8,517 38.70% 752 3.42% 4,222 19.18% 22,008 Island 16,289 54.32% 12,977 43.28% 719 2.40% 3,312 11.05% 29,985 Jefferson 10,164 63.15% 5,212 32.38% 718 4.46% 4,952 30.77% 16,094 King 419,898 66.57% 190,678 30.23% 20,150 3.19% 229,220 36.34% 630,726 Kitsap 50,939 56.65% 35,932 39.96% 3,054 3.40% 15,007 16.69% 89,925 Kittitas 5,567 45.11% 6,419 52.01% 356 2.88% -852 -6.90% 12,342 Klickitat 3,670 49.78% 3,439 46.64% 264 3.58% 231 3.13% 7,373 Lewis 9,898 39.23% 14,517 57.53% 818 3.24% -4,619 -18.31% 25,233 Lincoln 1,911 40.02% 2,735 57.28% 129 2.70% -824 -17.26% 4,775 Mason 11,747 55.35% 8,736 41.16% 739 3.48% 3,011 14.19% 21,222 Okanogan 5,841 45.31% 6,555 50.85% 496 3.85% -714 -5.54% 12,892 Pacific 5,175 59.33% 3,239 37.14% 308 3.53% 1,936 22.20% 8,722 Pend Oreille 2,346 45.39% 2,564 49.61% 258 4.99% -218 -4.22% 5,168 Pierce 120,050 55.92% 88,219 41.09% 6,416 2.99% 31,831 14.83% 214,685 San Juan 5,323 64.69% 2,483 30.18% 422 5.13% 2,840 34.52% 8,228 Skagit 21,612 52.62% 18,094 44.06% 1,363 3.32% 3,518 8.57% 41,069 Skamania 2,134 52.94% 1,738 43.12% 159 3.94% 396 9.82% 4,031 Snohomish 118,170 57.31% 81,992 39.77% 6,016 2.92% 36,178 17.55% 206,178 Spokane 77,295 49.82% 72,209 46.54% 5,638 3.63% 5,086 3.28% 155,142 Stevens 7,042 41.28% 9,378 54.97% 641 3.76% -2,336 -13.69% 17,061 Thurston 49,529 58.87% 30,683 36.47% 3,924 4.66% 18,846 22.40% 84,136 Wahkiakum 1,010 55.65% 733 40.39% 72 3.97% 277 15.26% 1,815 Walla Walla 8,463 47.02% 9,059 50.33% 477 2.65% -596 -3.31% 17,999 Whatcom 38,219 55.23% 28,267 40.85% 2,714 3.92% 9,952 14.38% 69,200 Whitman 6,425 49.41% 6,115 47.02% 464 3.57% 310 2.38% 13,004 Yakima 24,392 44.54% 29,106 53.15% 1,266 2.31% -4,714 -8.61% 54,764Totals1,184,65956.85%832,10639.93%66,9693.21%352,55316.92%2,083,734 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Asotin (largest city: Clarkston) Clallam (largest city: Port Angeles) Clark (largest city: Vancouver) Cowlitz (largest city: Longview) Grays Harbor (largest city: Aberdeen) Island (largest city: Oak Harbor) Kitsap (largest city: Bremerton) Klickitat (largest city: Goldendale) Mason (largest city: Shelton) Pacific (largest city: Raymond) Pierce (largest city: Tacoma) Skagit (largest city: Mount Vernon) Skamania (largest city: Carson) Spokane (largest city: Spokane) Wahkiakum (largest city: Puget Island) Whatcom (largest city: Bellingham) Whitman (largest city: Pullman) right 275px Swing by county Legend #00a1c8 Democratic — +>15% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5-15% #09ceff Democratic — +10-12.5% 275px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #00a1c8 Democratic — +>15% #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% #ff8080 Republican — +5-7.5% 275px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold See also 2006 United States Senate elections Notes References General Specific Washington Secretary of State's listing of candidates who have filed for office Results of previous elections in Washington State External links Televised debate between Cantwell, McGavick, and Guthrie Category:2006 Washington (state) elections 2006 Washington