- The secretary of state supervises state and local elections, certifies results, and manages voter pamphlets.
-T he secretary of state files and verifies state referendums and initiatives.
- The secretary of state registers corporations, trademarks, and charitable organizations. They also collect, preserve, and provide access to state historical records.
- The secretary of state administers a program for survivors of domestic violence and stalking.
- The secretary of state represents Washington in international trade and cultural events, and meets with visiting dignitaries.
- They are elected to a 4-year term, with no term limits. The salary for this position is $134,640.

The state's chief elections officer, chief corporations officer, and supervisor of the State Archives.

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Secretary of State

- The state treasurer manages the state's investments, debt, and cash flow. The treasurer also serves on the State Investment Board and chairs the State Finance Committee.
- The state treasurer also works on various committees to fund infrastructure, state pensions, college tuition funds, and affordable housing in the state.
- The state treasurer is elected for a 4-year term. 
- The state treasurer is paid an annual salary of $153,615.

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- The superintendent of public instruction heads the state's Department of Public Instruction, overseeing education statewide. The department creates and shares state education policies, supports school districts, and oversees K-12 education.
- The superintendent's office oversees graduation requirements and residency programs and can advocate for funding from the legislature. 
- They are paid a salary of $153,000.

Chief executive of the state’s public education grades K-12

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Superintendent of Public Instruction

- The governor ensures efficient administration of the state and the enforcement of laws.
- The governor also serves as commander-in-chief of the state's military and can mobilize forces to maintain order.
- The governor appoints heads of departments, agencies, and institutions. The governor is also responsible for presenting the state budget.
- The governor advocates for their legislative agenda and can veto bills passed by the legislature, which a supermajority vote by legislators can override.
- The governor has the authority to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons.
- Requirements to be a governor include being a US citizen, a qualified voter in Washington, at least 18 years old, and a resident of Washington.
- They are paid an annual salary of $204,205.

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Governor

- The US Senator is a member of the United States Senate, the upper house of the United States Congress. There are a total of 100 US Senators. Washington, like every other US state, has two senators. 
- US Senators have a great deal of power when it comes to bringing the concerns of their state to the national arena. US Senators can author, sponsor, amend, debate, and vote on bills that may become national law. 
- US Senators have an important role in deciding who runs the federal government. They hold confirmation hearings for most presidential appointees, including new Supreme Court Justices and Presidential Cabinet Members.
- Senators can be appointed to committees that focus on particular issues. Examples include the Appropriations Committee, which handles budget planning, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is a diplomatic body that welcomes foreign delegations.
- Senators are elected to six-year terms in statewide elections. US Senators are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

One of two federal lawmakers representing Washington in the US Senate.

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US Senator

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Washington State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Washington State Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 49 legislative districts in the state, each electing two representatives for a total of 98 members in the State House. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits.
- They are paid an annual salary of $61,997 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Washington House of Representatives

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State Representative

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Washington State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Washington State Legislature. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- There are 49 Washington state senators, each representing a single district.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and there are no term limits. 
- They are paid $60,191 and $202 per diem per day during the legislative session, which lasts two months. 

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