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Voting reveals continued state split
For years, statewide elected officials have proclaimed the Cascade Curtain a thing of the past and insisted Washington is one state. Tuesday’s primary election for governor and some other statewide offices suggests that while the curtain may be opening, it’s still there.
Benn takes lead on Snyder, Apple
A Republican surge of late votes gave a big boost to a Republican running for a central Spokane House seat. After the first round of vote-counting in the state’s primary election on Tuesday, Democrat Marcus Riccelli was the clear winner, but three candidates, Republican Tim Benn and Democrats Jon Snyder and Bob Apple, were within fewer than 100 votes of each other vying for the right to advance to the November election.
Mapping the vote: 3rd District House race
Mapping the vote: 3rd District House race
Looking ahead: 4th District House race
Looking ahead: 4th District House race
Looking ahead: 3rd District Senate race
Looking ahead: 3rd District Senate race
Dellwo confident; Keller endorses Holy
Dellwo confident; Keller endorses Holy
Thousands left to count in Spokane House race
Thousands left to count in Spokane House race
McKenna ahead of Inslee? In Spokane yes; statewide, no
McKenna ahead of Inslee? In Spokane yes; statewide, no
Intriguing possibilities for Spokane House race
Intriguing possibilities for Spokane House race
It’s a big day for incumbents
Incumbents representing Washington and Eastern Washington in Congress advanced easily in Tuesday’s primary to the general election, but their November opponents say they’re confident that the races aren’t over. U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, won 54 percent of the vote in a four-way primary race to retain her seat representing Washington’s 5th Congressional District. She will face Democrat Rich Cowan, the founder of North by Northwest Productions, who took 35 percent of the vote. McMorris Rodgers and Cowan eliminated two long-shot candidates.
Frontrunners secure November ballot positions
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rob McKenna will carry a slight advantage over Democrat Jay Inslee as the two frontrunners easily advance through a crowded primary field to their expected November face off.
Procrastinators note: 8 p.m. is ballot deadline
Procrastinators note: 8 p.m. is ballot deadline
Spokane bishop urges ‘no’ on R-74
Spokane’s Catholic bishop is urging members of his diocese to vote against the same-sex marriage law that will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. In a letter to parishioners available at weekend services, the Rev. Blase Cupich contends that if Referendum 74 passes, it will redefine marriage and create “a major shift in an institution that serves as the foundation stone of society.” He called same-sex marriage a passionate issue and called for respectful debate that would “generate light rather than heat.”
Still trying to decide among Apple, Benn, Oyler, Riccelli and Snyder?
Still trying to decide among Apple, Benn, Oyler, Riccelli and Snyder?
Still trying to decide among Dellwo, Holy, Keller and Oakley?
Still trying to decide among Dellwo, Holy, Keller and Oakley?
Spokane bishop: Vote no on Ref. 74
Spokane bishop: Vote no on Ref. 74
Time running out for voters
Time running out for voters
How excited are voters for the primary?
How excited are voters for the primary?
That video mentioned in Sunday’s column
That video mentioned in Sunday’s column
Voter choices abundant on lengthy primary ballot
Washington’s Aug. 7 primary offers voters a long ballot, with some familiar names and even more that most won’t recognize. All voters have nine choices for governor, eight for U.S. senator, seven for secretary of state, six for lieutenant governor and five for state schools superintendent. Some have only one choice for legislative seats held by well-funded incumbents.