Election Analysis #1: Roberts pulling upset over Hansen
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
By Evan SmithShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
In the biggest surprise in early Shoreline City Council election returns, challenger Christopher Roberts held a 57% to 42% lead over long-time incumbent Councilman Ron Hansen.
In the biggest surprise in early Shoreline City Council election returns, challenger Christopher Roberts held a 57% to 42% lead over long-time incumbent Councilman Ron Hansen.
Roberts probably benefited from negative campaigning directed at Hansen and the Seattle Municipal League's withdrawal of Hansen's "very good" rating.