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Rep. Alexander draws opponent on final day of state filing week
Longtime State Rep. Gary Alexander of Thurston County drew a challenger on the final day of filing week.
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New filings for governor, U.S. Senate, 9th and 10th congressional districts
They won’t get the attention enjoyed by the two frontrunners, but four long-shot candidates for governor have officially entered the race.
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In Thurston County, voters also are picking two county commissioners, eight Superior Court judges and a Public Utility District commissioner at a time when a public takeover of electrical service could be in the county’s future.
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Republican leaders are bracing for a combative Washington state party convention as supporters of presidential candidate Ron Paul look to seize more delegates from presumptive nominee Mitt Romney.
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Governor candidate McKenna faces two ethics complaints over county work
A lawyer and a citizen have each filed ethics complaints against Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna.
> read moreGOP Sen. Pflug leaving Legislature; party control of her seat hangs in balance
Republican Sen. Cheryl Pflug is moving on to a new job, leaving an open seat that will help determine control of the state Senate.
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High turnover, big competition in state's races
This is shaping up to be one of the most competitive elections in years with high turnover in statewide offices, the congressional delegation and the Legislature.
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Longtime State Rep. Gary Alexander of Thurston County drew a challenger on the final day of filing week.
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In reversal, ruling affirms liquor change
A Cowlitz County judge ruled Monday that a voter-approved initiative privatizing liquor sales in Washington state is constitutional, reversing an earlier decision that had left the measure’s fate in question.
> read moreFundraising freeze called ‘unfair’
Starting Monday, Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna’s ability to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign comes to an end for the next few months because of a voter-approved law that doesn’t allow elected state officials to fundraise during legislative sessions.
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Think Congress is sophomoric? A study says you're right
If it sounds like the debates in Congress have devolved into those of teenagers, it's because they have.
> read moreObama, Romney campaigns target young Hispanics with cellphones
Hispanic voters are a crucial constituency in the presidential election, but reaching young Hispanics will require new tactics - and some experts say mobile-phone outreach will be key.
> read moreCandidates weigh the value of Spanish-language campaigning
Spanish or English - Espanol o Ingles?
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