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Washington: Mel Lindauer

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, 07/31/2008 - 12:55

Rough race heats up in 6th

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

In Spokane's 6th Legislative District, where Republicans are intent on recapturing Rep. Don Barlow's position 1 seat, which he won by a mere 260 votes in 2006 after narrowly losing to former Rep. John Serben in 2004, the heat is rising as the August 19 "top two" primary rapidly approaches.

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Wed, 06/11/2008 - 12:46

May state money races at a glance

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

May is the second in a monthly PolitickerWA.com series of the financial status of some of the state's top races.

Here is how things stand as of May 31, 2008. The first number listed is contributions, the second number is expenditures and the third number is the difference between the two. Precluding any unusual circumstances, that third number is equal to cash on hand. The candidate with the most cash on hand is listed at the top of each section.

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Fri, 03/21/2008 - 11:52

Lindauer, Easter Bunny raise money in LD6

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

It may not be Karl Rove or Laura Bush, but Mel Lindauer (R-Spokane) is doing his best to bring in the bucks for his run at Democrat Don Barlow's 6th District seat. What he lacks in fame, Lindauer more than makes up in festivity.

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Wed, 02/27/2008 - 15:15

Spokane Doctor to Challenge Rep. Don Barlow

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Chris Mulick has the scoop on another race for the state House, this time in Spokane's LD-6. Republican Mel Lindauer will challenge Rep. Don Barlow(D-Spokane) for his seat.

Press release below.

Mel Lindauer Announces Run For Washington State Representative Legislative District 6

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