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Press Release - Gov. Gregoire claims victory
November 5, 2008

WASHINGTON STATE – Washington voters have selected Gov. Chris Gregoire after the early results have been tallied. While there are still votes to be counted across the state, early totals show Gov. Gregoire winning with an expanding lead. National and local news organizations have called the race for Gov. Gregoire.

“Tonight the voters in Washington sent a message that they want a governor who shares their values of providing children healthcare, protecting the environment and creating jobs,” said Gov. Gregoire. “We have run a “One Washington” campaign and tonight we are seeing the results across the state. I’m honored to be re-elected.”

Gov. Gregoire is leading early in counties across the state, from Spokane to Grays Harbor and from Whatcom to Clark. She has also increased her margins from the 2004 election.

Gov. Gregoire closed out the election season by crisscrossing the state on an 11-day, 26 city, “Fighting for Working Families Tour.” On Election Day, Gov. Gregoire met with volunteers in both of Washington’s poll voting counties, King and Pierce.

“I’d like to thank my family and the thousands of volunteers who have worked so hard to put us over the top,” said Gov. Gregoire. “I’d also like to thank the voters who participated in this historic election.”

Gov. Gregoire enjoyed strong grassroots support. Since the campaign began, more than 7,000 Democratic volunteers made over 2 million volunteer phone calls and knocked almost one million doors. In the last three weeks alone, volunteers called over 600,000 voters and knocked on 250,000 doors.

While Washington state’s results have been positive, the national results have been historic.

“This is an historic day for the entire nation,” said Gregoire. “I’m looking forward to having a partner in President Barack Obama. Congratulations to the president-elect, Sen. Biden and their families.”

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