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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 16:19

Despite close governor's race, few LD seats competitive this cycle

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Arguably the most important function of legislative district-level elections is how, on the whole, they determine the makeup of the state legislature.

State Democrats have insurmountable leads in both the House and the Senate, but the question remains, will they extend their lead or will the Republicans make incremental moves back toward the center?

PolitickerWA.com put together a list of state legislative seats that have a chance at switching parties today.

SENATE

LD 2 Senate (D)

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Tue, 09/16/2008 - 12:54

House Dems give big gift in LD 14

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The Washington State House Democratic Campaign Committee has invested some more money into Eastern Washington races, the Yakima Herald reported over the weekend. After giving Richland's Carol Moser $20,000 for her bid to replace retiring Rep. Shirley Hankins (R-Richland) earlier this summer, the HDCC has contributed $30,000 to 8th Legislative District candidate Vickie Ybarra (D-Yakima).

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Wed, 05/21/2008 - 16:32

Candidate rumblings in the 14th

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Last week Rep. Mary Skinner (R-Yakima) made some waves in the 14th District when she announced her retirement late in the game, leaving little time for candidates to begin their campaigns.

The Yakima Herald reports that, in the small interval of time since Skinner's announcement, five candidates have expressed interest already, and one speculative frontrunner has even dropped out of the bidding.

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Wed, 05/14/2008 - 17:20

Rep. Skinner announces retirement

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

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14th District Rep. Mary Skinner (R-Yakima) has announced that she will retire from the House after a 14-year career. She sent out a press release today that was rife with mentions of her Christian faith to explain her decision.

"After long and careful consideration and much prayer, I have decided not to seek an eighth term in office as state representative and will retire in January," said Skinner.

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