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Reagan Dunn votes against reproductive rights as Democrats vow to make abortion care an issue in the 2022 midterms

Excerpt:	If you missed the movie “Twister,” watch what Dunn, who is challenging Representative Kim Schrier, says and does on reproductive rights. His mother, the late United States Representative Jennifer Dunn, who retired in 2004, was a Reagan Republican, but pro-choice.
Published at:	12:45 PM on Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Written by:	Joel Connelly
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections
Other Tags:	Privacy, Reproductive Rights
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Reagan Dunn launches bid for Congress, challenging Kim Schrier in Washington’s 8th

Excerpt:	The longtime King County Councilmember is telling Republicans that "we're going to take mom's seat back," referring to the late Jennifer Dunn. Dave Reichert is serving as campaign chair.
Published at:	5:51 PM on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Written by:	Joel Connelly
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-08
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Will Democrats unite to defend good deeds of the Biden-Harris administration, or snipe while Republicans fire their guns?

Excerpt:	Progressive and partially conservative Democrats are split on how quickly to approve infrastructure. The Republicans are directing their fire at the priorities included in the budget reconciliation process. Can Democrats unite to wage a strong front in the midterms?
Published at:	5:55 PM on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
Written by:	Joel Connelly
Categories:	Core Encyclopedia Topics, Legislative Advocacy, Party Politics, Public Planning
Other Tags:	Critical Infrastructure, WA-Sen
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Ready, fire, aim! NRCC ineptly tries to knock Kim Schrier for sponsoring NPI’s research

Excerpt:	While it's not unusual for the NRCC to say bad things about Schrier, who they desperately want to defeat in 2022, this particular broadside was notable in that it also attacked NPI, and faulted Schrier for sponsoring our research!
Published at:	5:05 PM on Monday, July 19th, 2021
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Tags:	WA-08
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who filed in key races as of Friday afternoon

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Friday afternoon on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	6:30 PM on Friday, May 15th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Friday morning

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Friday morning on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	12:30 PM on Friday, May 15th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Thursday afternoon

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Thursday afternoon on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	6:30 PM on Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Thursday morning

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Thursday morning on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	12:30 PM on Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Wednesday afternoon

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Wednesday afternoon on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Wednesday morning

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Wednesday morning on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	12:30 PM on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Tuesday afternoon

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Tuesday afternoon on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Tuesday morning

Excerpt:	Who had joined the ranks of aspiring public office seekers in Washington State as of Tuesday morning on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	12:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Monday afternoon

Excerpt:	Who had filed for public office in Washington State as of Monday afternoon on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	6:30 PM on Monday, May 11th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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WA Filing Week 2020: A look at who’s filed in key races as of Monday morning

Excerpt:	Who had filed for public office in Washington State as of Monday morning on Filing Week 2020? Read this post to find out!
Published at:	12:30 PM on Monday, May 11th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Elections
Other Tags:	Filing Week Report, WA-01, WA-02, WA-03, WA-04, WA-05, WA-06, WA-07, WA-09, WA-10, WA-Exec, WA-Gov, WA-Leg, WA-Local
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