Washington's 8th congressional district
| Washington's 8th congressional district | |
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| Current Representative | Dave Reichert (R–Auburn) |
| Area | 7,359.70 sq mi (19,061.5 km2) |
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| Population (2010) | 672,463 |
| Median income | 63,854 |
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| Cook PVI | EVEN |
Washington's 8th congressional district included most of the region known as the Eastside and the mostly rural eastern parts of King and Pierce counties prior to 2010 redistricting. It is currently represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Republican Dave Reichert. The state redistricting in response to population changes determined by the 2010 census shifts much of the "Eastside" portions of what was District 8 to District 9, and adds regions east of the Cascades to District 8. (Map at right is after redistricting)
Since its creation after the 1980 U.S. Census, the 8th District has been the only Republican bastion west of the Cascade Mountains. Before 2010 redistricting, the district had the peculiarity of having a Democratic advantage according to its Cook PVI, but only having elected Republicans to Congress throughout its history. The District's PVI is now slightly Republican after redistricting and the GOP winning streak is still active as of after the 2012 elections. This district could be compared to Illinois's 10th congressional district or Connecticut's 4th congressional district in terms of voting patterns.
Voters in the district narrowly favored Democratic presidential candidates Al Gore in 2000 and John Kerry in 2004, Democrat Barack Obama by almost 15 points over Republican John McCain in 2008, then again narrowly favored Obama in 2012, and Hillary Clinton by three points in the 2016 presidential election.
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