By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
Challenger Shari Tracey widened her lead over Shoreline City Councilwoman Cindy Ryu in returns announced Wednesday afternoon.
Tracey's lead widened from 152 votes Tuesday night to 303 votes Wednesday.
Tracey now holds a 52 percent to 48 percent lead.
Nearly a quarter of the expected votes are yet to be counted.
The Tracey-Ryu election was the most expensive in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park. Ryu reported raising $40,116 and spending $35,484. A group had spent $7,720 to oppose her. Tracey had raised $26,124 and spent $24,365.
A Ryu loss could cost the controling group its majority.
