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Richard B. Sanders

A candidate for Justice Position 6, Supreme Court in the 2010 Washington Primary Election

Age: 78

City: Vashon, WA

Occupation: Lawyer

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Richard B. Sanders 511,581 47.16%
Charlie Wiggins 438,177 40.39%
Bryan Chushcoff 135,110 12.45%

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