November 7, 2008 - 23:53

UPDATED: Reichert wins re-election

The Associated Press has called Washington's 8th District race for Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Auburn).

With 79 percent of the vote now counted, Reichert leads Democrat Darcy Burner by just under 8,000 votes, and his lead has consistently grown since trailing on election night. Reichert's lead is now three points, 51.47 percent to 48.53 percent.

This marks the end of a race that was considered one of the closest in the country throughoug the cycle after Burner nearly unseated Reichert in 2006. Reichert held a comfortable lead throughout the summer, erased by Burner this fall, but madeup by the incumbent in the closing days.

"We feel very pleased" Reichert spokeperson Amanda Halligan said of the news. "We feel this is a very strong message that the voters are happy with Dave's performance and his record of bipartisanship in congress. He is looking forward to going back for another two years."

Burner released a statement conceding earlier tonight. See her words below.

"It is likely at this point that Congressman Reichert has won re-election, and while we will certainly ensure that every valid vote is counted, we accept the decision of the voters."I would like to thank the thousands of people who put so much time and effort into the campaign, as well as the countless thousands more who went beyond voting to actively participate in our democratic process this year. The election of Barack Obama as our new President will ensure that the change to the direction of our country called for in this campaign is realized in the new year."

 

Bryan Bissell is a PolitickerWA.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

Related topics: WA-8, Dave Reichert, Darcy Burner

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