Democratic challenger Ingrid Anderson is ahead of fellow Democrat Mark Mullet in early returns, while Lisa Callan and Bill Ramos have secured reelection.
Author Archives: Martin Chaney
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Ready for a new decade: NPI to begin its next ten years with a capable, committed board
Editor’s Note: This month and this week, NPI is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is the second post in a seven-part series reflecting on NPI’s first decade. Each installment will be penned by one of NPI’s board members. NPI has come a long way in ten years. I moved to Washington State in 1997, but […]
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Mullet campaign in 5th LD Jubilant
With a lead of 54 to 46 Mark Mullet is happy tonight. All the screens in Zeeks Pizza are tuned to OBama’s upcoming victory speech and the patrons are smiling. It’s hard to be sure whether they’re more interested in the band, each other, or the pundits.
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DelBene winning short term seat
The crowd here at the Woodmark has gone wild with the announcement that she leads 57 to 43 for the short term seat. No results yet for the full term race and the old district leans heavily Democratic but it’s a great sign. Results for the full term seat are also looking very positive. I think […]
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45th LD mood is positive
The crowd here in Kirkland for Larry Springer and Roger Goodman is near capacity and the mood is very positive. Big cheers as races are called for Elizabeth Warren and Clair McCaskill. The general expectation is that Larry should win easily while Roger’s race will be close. Chatted with Larry and Roger as well as District […]
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Getting Ready to Party in Washington’s 45 and 5th LDs
I’m looking forward to seeing lots of my favorite Democratic elected officials and candidates tonight. Beginning with Larry Springer and Roger Goodman in Washington’s 45th LD, it will be great to see an enthusiastic crowd of progressive activists. Next I’ll be looking forward to chatting with 1st CD candidate Suzan Delbene who will be partying […]
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Washington lawmakers should act to abolish executions in the 2013 legislative session
A few months ago, as spring reached its apex, Connecticut’s Governor, Dannel Malloy, a Democrat, signed a bill outlawing capital punishment. “Connecticut joins sixteen other states and the rest of the industrialized world by taking this action,” he noted as he signed the bill into law. The signs are obvious for anyone who looks. Capital […]