U.S. Senate · Washington
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)
Represents Washington, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$3.41spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$3.41
- Opponent$0.20
- WA average$5.58
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 86 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell (D), won | 2,252,577 (59.1%) | $12,984,191 | $3.41 |
| Raul Garcia (R) | 1,549,187 (40.6%) | $773,709 | $0.20 |
Total votes cast: 3,812,391. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $0 | $150 | $0 | $0 |
WA’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.