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Spokane rallies against the insanity
After being bombarded by political attack ads from both sides in one of the most contentious election in years, some Spokane area residents are fed up with all the “insanity.”
Happy Halloween?
Happy Halloween?
Truths, half-truths and other campaign claims
More than a million dollars has been spent fighting for one Spokane seat in the state Senate – and the election season isn’t even over. The milestone was reached this week in the 6th Legislative District fight between incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Marr and Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner, according to records from the state Public Disclosure Commission.
Murray, Rossi in Spokane Saturday
Murray, Rossi in Spokane Saturday
Both sides misstate income tax positions of Baumgartner, Marr
Both sides misstate income tax positions of Baumgartner, Marr
Poll roundup in the Senate race
Poll roundup in the Senate race
When mailing your ballot? Remember the stamp
When mailing your ballot? Remember the stamp
Marmots emerge as the surprise issue in the Baumgartner-Marr battle
Marmots emerge as the surprise issue in the Baumgartner-Marr battle
Ad check: Union-funded flyers misstate Baumgartner’s positions
Ad check: Union-funded flyers misstate Baumgartner’s positions
Vestal: All the mud a million bucks can sling
Chris Marr really opposes negative ads. He says he’s been the victim of “hit pieces” by his opponent. He says that his political campaign for the state Senate ought to be about the issues. “The public deserves better than what we’ve seen so far,” Marr said in a KSPS debate not long ago.
E-mail, signs accuse Mager falsely
An anonymous e-mail that began circulating this week falsely accuses Spokane County Commissioner Bonnie Mager of cheating on her taxes. Her election opponent, former Spokane City Councilman Al French, denied any knowledge of the e-mail Thursday afternoon.
Democratic strategist faces sanctions
A Democratic political strategist active in shadowy independent ads in a Spokane legislative campaign faces court sanctions for campaign violations in an Everett primary race. Lisa MacLean’s tactics to hide who was contributing to efforts to sway the 38th District state Senate primary were so “reprehensible” that the election may have to be overturned, the Public Disclosure Commission said Thursday. It voted 3-0 to refer the case to Attorney General Rob McKenna.
PDC violations could void legislative primary
PDC violations could void legislative primary
PDC asks AG to take Dem strategist to court
PDC asks AG to take Dem strategist to court
Today’s voter turn-in: 10,745
Today’s voter turn-in: 10,745
When it will end…
When it will end…
Voting help just a few clicks away
Voters in search of more information about a candidate or an issue before marking their ballots need not despair – or, worse yet, rely on the latest negative commercial or attack mailer they’ve seen. Voter information is actually plentiful for those with access to the Internet. For those without a computer and broadband connection, there are two standbys.
Baumgartner and Marr: Police ombudsmen
Washington state Sen. Chris Marr, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner answer the question, “Should state law be changed to allow cities to fire fully independent police ombudsmen without seeking approval from police unions?”
Marr and Baumgartner: Summary
Washington state Sen. Chris Marr, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner answer the question, “What else do you want voters to know about you?”
Baumgartner and Marr: Education funding
Washington state Sen. Chris Marr, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner answer the question, “What is your position on funding aimed at lowering class sizes?”