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Constitution of Washington

The supreme law of Washington, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

Ratified
1878

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Constitution of Washington

Constitution of Washington

American state constitution

Constitution of the State of Washington

Title page of the 1889 Constitution
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The Constitution of the State of Washington is the document that describes the structure and function of the government of the U.S. State of Washington. The constitution was adopted as part of Washington Territory's path to statehood in 1889. An earlier constitution was drafted and ratified in 1878, but it was never officially adopted.

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Indexed on June 27, 2026

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