Maria Cantwell
A candidate for U.S. Senator in the 2012 Washington General Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 65
City: Seattle, WA
Occupation: Senator
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell (D) | 1,714,271 | 60.16% |
| Michael Baumgartner (R) | 1,135,453 | 39.84% |
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