Election Analysis LFP: Wright wins expensive LFP election

By Evan Smith

ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

John Wright won the most expensive election on the Lake Forest Park ballot over Jean Thomas for an open seat on the LFP City Council.

Wright had 52 percent of the vote Tuesday night to 48 percent for Thomas.
Thomas had led Wright in the August primary, but third-place finisher Chuck Paulsen threw his post-primary support to Wright.

A Thomas defeat would be a loss for the 32nd District Democratic Committee, which had endorsed Thomas.

In the closest of four Lake Forest Park Council races, Bob Lee led Tom French 52 percent to 48 percent.