Washington (rank #13 of 50 by population)

Data snapshot: 2026-03-27 · Population ~8.0M

1. Key organs of government

States typically divide power into executive (governor and agencies), legislative (bicameral legislature except Nebraska), and judicial (courts of last resort and lower courts). Below: statewide elected executive, each legislative chamber, and the apex court.

Executive branch: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; other statewide offices — verify
Washington State Senate — President / President pro tempore — verify · 49 seats · Democratic majority (~59.2% of seats)
Washington House of Representatives — Speaker — verify · 98 seats · Democratic majority (~60.2% of seats)
Washington Supreme Court — Chief Justice · 5 seats · Varies — verify

2. Elected seats & majority strength

Organ / body	Total seats	Presiding / chief role	Majority party	Approx. majority seats	% of chamber
Washington State Senate	49	President / President pro tempore — verify	Democratic	29	59.2%
Washington House of Representatives	98	Speaker — verify	Democratic	59	60.2%
Washington Supreme Court	5	Chief Justice	— (court)	—	—

Note: Majority figures are approximate snapshots; special elections can change counts. Verify on the state legislature website. Current Speaker / Senate president (or equivalent) names appear on each legislature’s leadership page, not in this static file.

3. Leader of the executive (Governor)

Office	Governor
Current officeholder	Bob Ferguson (Democratic)
Last general election	2024-11-05
Next general election	2028-11-07

4. Legislative elections (both chambers)

Last general	2024-11-05
Next general	2026-11-03
Note	Legislative elections in November of even years (confirm primaries with SoS).

Which seats are on the ballot next?

Washington House of Representatives. All 98 seats have 2-year terms. Every seat is on the ballot in November 2026 (and in every general election in even years).
Washington State Senate. Upper chamber: staggered 4-year terms (49 seats). About half are on the ballot each even year. In November 2026, approximately 25 of 49 seats — verify with the Secretary of State.

5. Critical dates (typical patterns)

Confirm filing deadlines, primaries, and session calendars on the Secretary of State and legislature sites.