Election Analysis #7: Hall holds lead over Hale

By Evan Smith

ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Shoreline Planning Commission Chairman Will Hall held his lead in over candidate Patty Hale in their race for a Council position.

Hall's 53 percent to 47 percent lead Tuesday night fell to 52-47 percent Wednesday, but he widened his vote lead from 413 votes Tuesday to 448 votes Wednesday.

A Hall victory could make him the swing vote on a traditionally divided Council.

The two are competing for the position now held by Councilwoman Janet Way, who finished third in the August primary. Hale finished first in the primary, but Way asked her supporters to back Hall.