Washington Senate race

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MARIA CANTWELL (D)

First elected in 2000; seeking second full term

• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• DSCC profile

• Born: Oct. 13, 1958; Indianapolis, Ind.
• Family: Single.
• Education: Miami University (Ohio), B.A., 1981.
• Professional career: Owner, RealNetworks, 1995-2000; Cantwell & Associates P.R. firm, 1985-91.
• Military career: None.
• Election history: U.S. House, 1992-94; state House, 1987-92.

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MIKE MCGAVICK(R)

McGavick, a former insurance company CEO, will face two Republican challengers in the Sept. 12 primary.

• Campaign Web site
• National Republican Senatorial Committee profile

• Born: Feb. 7, 1958; Seattle, Wash.
• Family: Married (Gaelynn); three children.
• Education: University of Washington, B.S., 1983.
• Professional career: Chief executive officer, Safeco Corp., 2001-05; CNA Insurance, 1995-2000; director of Superfund Improvement Project, American Insurance Association, 1992-95; chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton, 1989-91.
• Military career: None.
• Election history: None.