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The News Tribune’s Primary election endorsements
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Last updated: August 3rd, 2008 07:57 AM (PDT)
Here are The News Tribune editorial board’s endorsements in contested races and recommendations on ballot measures on the Aug. 19 primary ballot.
Candidates are listed alphabetically. An asterisk (*) denotes an incumbent. Editorials explaining these endorsements can be read at www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/endorsements.
Congress
6th District: Norm Dicks, D*
8th District: Darcy Burner, D
Dave Reichert, R*
Statewide offices
Governor: Chris Gregoire, D*
Dino Rossi, R
Lieutenant governor: Brad Owen, D*
Marcia McCraw, R
Secretary of state: Sam Reed, R*
Treasurer: Allan Martin, R
ChangMook Sohn, D
Auditor: Brian Sonntag, D*
Superintendent of public instruction: Terry Bergeson*
Insurance commissioner: Mike Kreidler, D*
supreme court
Position 3: Mary Fairhurst* Position 4: Charles Johnson*
legislature
2nd District Senate: Kelly Mainard, R House Pos. 1: Chuck Collins, D
Ray Harper, D
House Pos. 2: Tom Campbell, R* 25th District House Pos. 1: Rob Cerqui, D
Bruce Dammeier, R
HousePos. 2: Caleb Heimlich,R Dawn Morrell, D* 27th District House Pos. 1: Dennis Flannigan, D*
31st District House Pos. 2: Sharon Hanek, R Christopher Hurst, D*
Superior court
Position 9: Sergio Armijo*
Ballot measures
Eatonville Prop. 1 (EMS levy lid lift): Yes Edgewood Prop. 1 (parks): Yes Fircrest Prop. 1 (EMS): Yes Lakewood Fire Dept. Prop. 1 (levy reauthorization): Yes South Pierce Fire & Rescue Prop. 1 (merger of Districts 15 and 17): Yes Ashford Fire Prop. 1 (EMS levy): Yes
Originally published: August 3rd, 2008 01:22 AM (PDT)
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