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Washington: Changmook Sohn

Wed, 08/20/2008 - 03:31

McIntire poised for general election

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1414|title=Rep. Jim McIntire, candidate for state treasurer|desc=Politicker Photo|link=none|align=left|width=154|height=199]State Rep. Jim McIntire, who retired this year in order to make a run for state treasurer, appears well-positioned to continue on to the general election despite the presence of fellow Democrat ChangMook Sohn in the primary, the well-funded and well-respected chief economist for the state. It was widely expected to be one of the closest races of the night between second and third place candidates.

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Mon, 07/28/2008 - 15:36

UPDATED: Sohn gets backing of Reardon, Sims

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon (D-Everett) and King County Executive Ron Sims (D-Seattle) both announced this week that they are endorsing Chang Mook Sohn (D-Federal Way) for state treasurer.

Reardon cited the expertise of Sohn, who has served as the state's chief economist since the 1980s, on the state's economy and his political integrity in making his choice.

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Wed, 07/09/2008 - 14:20

TVW launches video voters' guide

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

TVW has launched a video voters' guide on their website featuring eight minute video statements from statewide candidates. The videos began airing on television Monday and will continue to run through the August 19, 2008 primary.

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Fri, 04/18/2008 - 10:23

March fundraising rundown

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

TCH's Chris Mulick has compiled a list of some of the state's notable fundraisers for March over on his Olympia Dispatch blog.

Rep. Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma) stood out among sitting legislators, bringing in $11,660 between March 14 and March 31. It is also worth noting that Kirby's seat is currently uncontested.

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Mon, 03/03/2008 - 15:18

ChangMook Sohn Announces for State Treasurer, Race Gets Hot

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Multiple sources are reporting this morning that ChangMook Sohn, the director of the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, has announced his bid to run for State Treasurer. Sohn, the state's chief economist, will run as a Democrat, and according to his website will tout his economic bona fides and bipartisan stature in his race for the office.

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