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Washington: Ld10

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:12

Larsen keen on CD2 races

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2008|title=U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=284]DENVER - Congressman Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) sees the results of his "top two" primary race as good news for local Democrats in Northwest Washington. Larsen led the four candidate field with just under 55 percent of the vote, leading his general election opponent Rick Bart (R-Arlington) by seventeen points. Two other Democratic challengers, Doug Schaffer and Glen S. Johnson, received five and three percent of the vote, respectively.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 16:56

Chopp unwavering on legislative strategies in wake of 'top two'

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

DENVER - The Democratic Speaker of the state House of Representatives, Seattle's Frank Chopp, is well known in political circles for his planning and dedication to building a long-term Democratic majority in Olympia. Just like with the Republicans, every other year provides a chance to gradually build up or chip away at the current lead, depending on what side you are on.

But despite all the projections and planning, did last week's "top two" primary results change the leadership's picture of which races to focus on going into November? Chopp says no.

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Thu, 06/26/2008 - 18:10

Democrats endorse Terry in 10th LD

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The 10th Legislative District Democrats Executive Board met on Saturday to determine their official slate of endorsed candidates for the "top two" primary on August 19. Notably, they chose to give a sole endorsement for state House, position 2, choosing party nominee Patricia Terry (D-Camano Island) outright over fellow challenger Ann McDonald (D-Greenbank).

The top Democrat in the "top two" primary will likely advance to the general election along with the incumbent, Rep. Barbara Bailey (R-Oak Harbor).

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Mon, 06/23/2008 - 11:42

Haugen leads Haddon in LD10 poll

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Despite winning the yard sign war in many of communities along the highways of the 10th Legislative District, and regardless of the fact that Republicans have made state Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen's (D-Camano Island) seat one of their top targets in the state this year, the latest poll shows Republican challenger Linda Haddon (R-Oak Harbor) has not been able to crack the incumbency barrier.

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Fri, 05/09/2008 - 11:14

Hewitt dishes on Senate GOP electoral outlook

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The Tri-City Herald's Chris Mulick talked Republican state Senate politics this week with Minority Leader Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla). Hewitt was particularly impressed with the campaigns of challengers Linda Haddon in the 10th LD, Randi Becker in the 2nd, and Steve Van Luven in the 40th.

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Fri, 05/02/2008 - 16:55

With ‘Top Two’ primary thrust upon them, Democrats struggle over how to nominate

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

As Legislative Districts around the state move to nominate candidates for local offices before their party conventions, many are running into a fresh problem. With the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to uphold Initiative 872, better known as the "Top Two" Primary, the party nomination process has been turned on its ear, leading some local LDs to openly buck state party rules.

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