2008 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 2008 Washington lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2008. The top-two primary was held on August 19. Washington is one of two states that holds a top-two primary, meaning that all candidates are listed on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation, and the top two move on to the general election.
Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Brad Owen, first elected to the office in 1996, was re-elected to a fourth term in office, defeating Republican attorney Marcia McCraw in a landslide.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Randel Bell
Republican Party
Advanced to general
- Marcia McCraw, attorney
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Wiest, former state worker
Third-party and independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Arlene A. Peck
General election
Results
By county
Counties that flipped from Republican to DemocraticBy congressional district
Owen won eight of nine congressional districts, including two that elected Republicans.| District | Owen | McCraw | Representative |
| 64% | 36% | Jay Inslee | |
| 59% | 41% | Rick Larsen | |
| 59% | 41% | Brian Baird | |
| 49% | 51% | Doc Hastings | |
| 53% | 47% | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | |
| 65% | 35% | Norm Dicks | |
| 75% | 25% | Jim McDermott | |
| 58% | 42% | Dave Reichert | |
| 63% | 37% | Adam Smith |