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2010 primary election results
Results from the Aug. 17, 2010, primary election in Washington state.
Editorial: Take time for informed ballot picks by Tuesday
The following are summaries of The Spokesman-Review’s endorsements in selected primary races. The full editorials are available online.
Minnick first Democrat as tax ‘hero’ since 2006
BOISE – Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick is the first Democrat since 2006 to be named a “Taxpayer Hero” by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, a group that decries “pork-barrel spending” and tracks congressional votes on “wasteful programs.”
Olson faults Luna for school science grad requirements shortfall
Olson faults Luna for school science grad requirements shortfall
Charity postpones fundraiser after protest from independent guv candidate Kemp
Charity postpones fundraiser after protest from independent guv candidate Kemp
Realtors endorse Minnick, Simpson, Crapo
Realtors endorse Minnick, Simpson, Crapo
Crapo wins small-biz endorsement
Crapo wins small-biz endorsement
Eyes on Idaho’s 1st CD race…
Eyes on Idaho’s 1st CD race…
Sullivan heads to former CdA digs for free campaign fundraiser concert
Sullivan heads to former CdA digs for free campaign fundraiser concert
Minnick campaign: Franking rules specifically authorize voter info mailings
Minnick campaign: Franking rules specifically authorize voter info mailings
Idaho GOP criticizes Minnick flier on voter ID
Idaho GOP criticizes Minnick flier on voter ID
Labrador confident despite Minnick boosts
Labrador confident despite Minnick boosts
Labrador now a GOP ‘Young Gun’
BOISE – Idaho GOP congressional candidate Raul Labrador has ended an awkward dance with the National Republican Congressional Committee by agreeing to join its “Young Guns” candidate recruitment program, after refusing earlier. “With the election coming so quickly, I don’t want the NRCC changing our campaign themes and strategy,” Labrador said. “My campaign will reflect Idaho values, not the priorities of Washington, D.C.” But, he said, “After being assured they would not interfere with our campaign’s Idaho-focused strategy, I agreed to participate.”
Labrador on ‘Young Guns’…
Labrador on ‘Young Guns’…
Labrador joins GOP’s ‘Young Guns’ after all
Idaho GOP congressional candidate Raul Labrador has ended an awkward dance with the National Republican Congressional Committee by agreeing to join its “Young Guns” candidate recruitment program, after refusing earlier.
Labrador to join GOP recuitment program
U.S. House hopeful Raul Labrador has reversed his decision and will join the National Republican Congressional Committee’s candidate recruitment and training program.
Judge OK’s Mukilteo red light camera vote
A Snohomish County Superior Court ruled Friday that Mukilteo voters will have their say in November on red light cameras.
Rossi still disputes job-saving measure
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi, in Vancouver to speak to the local Tea Party organization, said he still opposes a $26 billion bill pushed toward passage by his Democratic opponent Wednesday that will save Washington jobs and stave off deep budget cuts over the next 11 months.
Minnick endorsed by contractors, Labrador slams group as tax-raisers
Minnick endorsed by contractors, Labrador slams group as tax-raisers
Report: States rethinking immigration legislation after Arizona court ruling
Report: States rethinking immigration legislation after Arizona court ruling