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Spin Control archive for Aug. 7, 2012

TUESDAY, AUG. 7, 2012

Races we can call, and some we can't

No surprises yet: Governor: Rob McKenna v. Jay Inslee AG: Bob Ferguson v. Reagan Dunn Lands Commish: Peter Goldmark v. Clint Didier Leaders in the rest: Lt. Gov: Brad Owen and Bill Finkbeiner Sec. State: Kim Wyman and Kathleen Drew Auditor: James Watkins and Troy…

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Spokane County reports on primary night 

Spokane County primary results are in, and can be found inside the blog. Some things to note: Republican Mike Baumgartner is running way out front in the "rest of the pack" in the U.S. Senate race, but Democrat Maria Cantwell is still in first. Considering…

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First county to report: Clallam

Clallam County gets a prize for the fastest ballot count of the night. They have the governor's race very close, and a lot of other interesting numbers. To get the details for the statewide races, click here to go inside the blog. For regular updates,…

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