2004Final results
2004 election for Washington's 8th District
U.S. House · Washington
David G. Reichert (R) won with 51.5% of the vote, defeating Dave Ross (D) by 4.8 points.
David G. ReichertRepublican · winner
51.5%173,298
Dave RossDemocrat
46.7%157,148
Spencer GarrettLibertarian
1.8%6,053
336,499 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2004
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Dave RossDavid G. Reichert
$1.5M
Raised by the campaign
$1.6M
$1.4M
Spent by the campaign
$1.6M
$6.6K
Cash on hand
$9.4K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2004.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2004