Who are the senators from Washington?

Washington is represented by Sen. Patty Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell in the U.S. Senate. Both are Democratics.

Washington senate race 2026

Sen. Patty Murray (Democratic-WA) is the current senator from Washington. Washington is solidly Democratic (D+18).

Washington senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 59.1% Democratic and 40.9% Republican. 3,193,830 total votes were cast. Washington is solidly Democratic (D+18).

Washington unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Washington is 5.1%. 6.3% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 6.4%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington is $98,141. Median rent is $1,760. Median home value is $564,600. Source: Census ACS.

Washington racial demographics

Washington is 14.4% Hispanic, 65.8% White, 4% Black, 9.8% Asian. The median age is 38.3. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator Patty Murray, Democratic from Washington

Senator · Washington

Patty Murray

State of Washington

Washington Senate Intelligence

After 33 years in office, Patty Murray is less a swing-state survivor than a durable Democratic institution, anchored by a state that now leans D+18 and gives Democrats 59.1% of the vote. Washington’s political identity is shaped by affluent, highly educated metro voters and a large public-sector and knowledge-economy base, but it is not monolithic: the state pairs Seattle-area progressivism with agricultural and defense-oriented regions that want federal delivery, not ideological theater. Murray’s power comes from translating that coalition into appropriations clout and a pragmatic brand.

For advocates, this is a “results first” landscape. With median income at $98,141 but housing costs punishing and rents politically salient, economic security arguments land best when tied to affordability, health, and workforce stability rather than abstract redistribution. Murray’s committee perch makes her especially responsive to asks framed around implementation, grants, and institutional capacity. The pressure point is geographic and class tension: campaigns that bridge urban innovation with rural access, veterans, and providers will travel; culture-war messaging will not.

Senator Patty Murray represents 7,816,116 residents of Washington. The state has estimated median household income of $98,141 and unemployment rate of 5.1%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

7,816,116Population

↑ 127,567

$98,141Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $7,816

5.1%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↑ 0.1%

6.4%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.1%

63.8%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,760Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $168

3.4%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

26.6 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↓ 0.7 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Washington State Demographics

Median Age 38.3 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 63.8% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 39.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 6.4% (vs 12.4%) · Income $98,141 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Immigration policyRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38.3 vs 38.5 nationally). 29% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 65.8%. Also significant: Hispanic (14.4%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

39.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 15.6% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $98,141, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 63.8% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,760. Median home value is $564,600.

How People Get to Work

63.4% drive alone. Average commute is 26.6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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