Kagi’s votes top 56%

By Evan Smith

ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi extended her percentage of primary-election votes to 56 percent in new returns released Wednesday.

The Wednesday vote count showed Republican Gary Gagliardi, her general-election opponent, with 35.76 percent and Democrat Stan Lippmann with 7.80 percent.

The votes include King County returns announce Tuesday and Snohomish County returns released Wednesday.

King County did not issue a planned Thursday update but plans another count Friday afternoon. Both counties will finish counting for final certification Wednesday, Sept. 1.

The most recent count:

32nd Legislative District State Representative, Position 2

Ruth Kagi (D) 17,512 votes, 56.44%

Gary Gagliardi (R) 11,096 votes, 35.76 %

Stan Lippmann (D) 2,420 votes, 7.80 %