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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Election Analysis #1: Roberts pulling upset over Hansen

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.
Roberts probably benefited from negative campaigning directed at Hansen and the Seattle Municipal League's withdrawal of Hansen's "very good" rating.