WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer
Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi continued to hold a big lead over Republican challenger Gary Gagliardi in returns reported at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The late returns follow a 10 p.m. count from Snohomish County that includes all ballots that arrived at the Snohomish County auditor’s office or in ballot drop boxes by Monday afternoon.
The Snohomish County part of the District includes Woodway, south Edmonds and unincorporated Esperance,
Snohomish County was one of the few Washington counties to post a second count Tuesday night.
King County will post updated returns at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those returns will include ballots received by Monday afternoon. The King County part of the District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and the Finn Hill area near Kirkland.
Snohomish County plans its next update at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Those returns will include ballots that arrived Tuesday and votes from accessible voting machines.
The late Tuesday returns show Kagi with 62 percent to 38 percent for Gagliardi.
Kagi is seeking a seventh two-year term in the Legislature.
Current Results:
Ruth Kagi
(D) -- 16,611 - 61.97%
Gary (G) Gagliardi
(R) - 10,196 - 38.03%
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