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Critic of two-party system, John Waite, will run as Democrat
Critic of two-party system, John Waite, will run as Democrat
Parker aide, Ben Oakley, announces bid for Ahern’s House seat
Parker aide, Ben Oakley, announces bid for Ahern’s House seat
Two vie in race for Kootenai prosecutor
When elected in 2008, Kootenai County Prosecutor Barry McHugh took over an office with a public black eye suffered after two sexually charged email scandals, internal strife, allegations of sexual harassment and criticism of local judges. McHugh ran unopposed in 2008 to replace retiring county Prosecutor Bill Douglas, who had held the office since 1989. During the past three years in office, McHugh said he has improved staff morale, the public and courts’ respect for the office and the quality of trial work.
Sunday Spin: Cameras part of campaign trail, candidates should act accordingly
Sunday Spin: Cameras part of campaign trail, candidates should act accordingly
Some voters can be partisan when selecting precinct officer
OLYMPIA – After several years of adjusting to the state’s nonpartisan Top Two primary, some voters will have a chance to cast a partisan vote for one office this August. The Top Two primary on Aug. 7 will feature partisan offices like governor, congress member and legislator, but doesn’t narrow the field by picking the top Democrat and top Republican for those offices. It sends the two candidates with the most votes to the general election, regardless of party.
Billig running for re-election
Billig running for re-election
Matt Shea to seek third term in state House
Spokane Valley Republican Matt Shea will seek a third term in the state House of Representatives, not the open seat on the Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Shea had been mentioned as a possible contender for the commission seat after two-term incumbent Mark Richard announced last week he would not run for re-election. Wednesday morning, however, Shea scheduled a formal kickoff for a House re-election campaign for Tuesday evening at Felts Field.
Shea to run again for House, won’t seek commission seat
Shea to run again for House, won’t seek commission seat
Two Democrats consider bids for county commission
Two Democrats consider bids for county commission
Roth still has itch to run for president
Spokane radio talk show host Laurie Roth has lost her bid for the Constitution Party’s presidential nomination, but now is considering a run as a tea party independent. That’s a tough route to the White House, she conceded in typically colorful language Tuesday: “It’s going to be like climbing up Mount Everest in a bikini with no oxygen. I think my country’s worth it.”
Cowan opens campaign office
As a political novice running against a member of the congressional leadership, Rich Cowan said he hopes to use what some would consider his weakness against what many would consider Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ strength. “This is the worst Congress ever, and she’s part of the leadership of it,” said Cowan, who opened a campaign headquarters Tuesday in Spokane.
Cowan opens HQ for race against McMorris Rodgers
Cowan opens HQ for race against McMorris Rodgers
Roth considering independent run for president
Roth considering independent run for president
Laurie Roth vies for Constitution Party nomination for president
Laurie Roth vies for Constitution Party nomination for president
Republicans vying for Ahern’s seat
A pair of Republicans will compete against a former Democratic legislator for a newly open seat in the state House in Spokane’s 6th Legislative District. Larry Keller, the superintendent of the Cheney School District, and Spokane attorney Jeff Holy will try to keep Rep. John Ahern’s seat in Republican hands, while Dennis Dellwo will try to return to the Legislature after a 16-year absence, and in a new district.
McMorris Rodgers could balance Republican ticket
Being mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate is something like being nominated for an Oscar or an Emmy: One should sound flattered, but not too confident of being the ultimate selection. So it’s not surprising that Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, an Eastern Washington Republican serving her fourth term, deflects questions about the frequent mentions in the political columns and blogs that she might be Mitt Romney’s running mate.
Democratic caucuses cover issues large, small
With the hotly contested race for the Republican presidential nomination dominating headlines for months, Washington voters might assume there’s nothing for Democrats to do this spring. They’d be wrong.
Verner opts against run for Congress, but keeping ‘options open’
Verner opts against run for Congress, but keeping ‘options open’
More chances to sign for marijuana
More chances to sign for marijuana
McKenna camp: It’s not a budget, it’s a white paper
McKenna camp: It’s not a budget, it’s a white paper