The Washington State Senate is the upper house of the Washington State Legislature. The body has 49 members, each representing a district with a population of nearly 160,000. The State Senate meets at the Legislative Building in Olympia.
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Term limits | None |
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New session started | January 11, 2021 |
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President pro tempore | Karen Keiser ( D) since November 15, 2017 |
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Majority Leader | Andy Billig ( D) since November 15, 2017 |
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Minority Leader | John Braun ( R) since November 30, 2020 |
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| Seats | 49 |
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Political groups | Majority Caucus
Minority Caucus
- Republican (20)
- Democrat Caucusing
with Republicans (1)
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Length of term | 4 years |
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| Authority | Article II, Washington State Constitution |
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| Salary | $56,881/year + per diem [1] |
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Last election | November 3, 2020
(24 seats) |
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Next election | November 8, 2022
(25 seats) |
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| Redistricting | Washington Redistricting Commission |
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State Senate Chamber
Washington State Capitol
Olympia, Washington |
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