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FRIDAY, November 9, 2012
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General Election 2012
Democrats Habib, Hunter lead races for 48th District positions Samantha Pak spak@redmond-reporter.com
Ross Hunter addresses the crowd at a Democratic election party in Kirkland on election night. Carrie Rodriguez, Reporter Newspapers
Early returns show Democrats Cyrus Habib of Kirkland and Ross Hunter of Medina leading in their respective races in the 48th Legislative District, according to the King County Elections website. As of Thursday morning, Habib holds the lead with 60.63 percent of votes — a total of 21,964 — over Hank Myers of Redmond in the Position 2 race. Myers has received 39.37 percent of votes — a total of 14,261. “These initial results are a reflection of the hard work put in by
hundreds of volunteers who knocked on over 25,000 doors and made tens of thousands of calls to voters in this campaign,” Habib said in a written statement. “I am deeply grateful for the support of my family and friends, the loyalty and tireless efforts of my campaign staff and the faith and encouragement of all those who supported me in this. I would also like to thank (Redmond City Council member) Hank Myers for a spirited and respectful debate about how best to move our state forward. Above all, thank you to the voters of the 48th District who believe, as I do, that hard
work and creative solutions are the key to our shared prosperity.” Crystal Anguay, Habib’s campaign manager, added that they are pleased with the results and “in a swing district like the 48th, these initial numbers demonstrate that (their) focus on education, job growth and transportation cuts across party lines and resonates with independents.” “I congratulate Cyrus on a well-run campaign and wish him the best in Olympia,” Myers wrote in an email to the Reporter. “Elections are for the voters, and my goal was to give our constituents a better knowledge [ more 48th page 4 ]
Dems are ahead in 45th races CARRIE RODRIGUEZ crodriguez@kirklandreporter.com
First general election results show a large advantage for the Democratic incumbents for both seats in the 45th District races. At press time, Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland, leads against Republican Joel Hussey for the Position
1 seat with 56.04 to 43.96 percent, or 24,469 votes to 19,198. Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, leads against Republican Jim Thatcher for the Position 2 seat with 57.09 to 42.91 percent, or 24,822 votes to 18,656. “I think it’s an indication that the voters actually believe the direction [ more 45th page 4 ]
DelBene takes hold of 1st District race MATT PHELPS mphelps@bothell-reporter.com
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General-election volunteer Ryan Howlett II of Seattle watches as Nicole Bowman of Woodinville submits her ballot on Tuesday afternoon at a Redmond City Hall dropbox. The dropboxes — one for walk-up voters and one for drive-up voters — were open until 8 p.m. on election night. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter
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One of the most evenly divided Congressional races in the country took place this election season in the newly redrawn 1st Congressional District of Washington state. First results from the 2012 general election showed an advantage for Democrat Suzan DelBene against Republican John Koster. At press time, DelBene leads 53.48 to 46.52 percent, or 112,459 votes to 97,827. The district includes Redmond, Kirkland, Kenmore and Bothell on the Eastside, running from
Interstate 90 up to the Canadian border and was vacated by gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee last spring. DelBene is also far ahead in the one-month, short-term race with 139,762 votes (60.22 percent) to Koster’s 92,327 votes (39.78). DelBene, who was at an election night party at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland with her daughter, husband and mother-in-law, noted that she was “very confident” from initial election results that she would win the race. She also commended her challenger, Koster, for running and [ more 1st page 7 ]
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