Cann, Ryu lead local legislative candidates in fundraising

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu and 46th District Democratic challenger Sylvester Cann lead local legislative candidates in fundraising.

Cann, who is challenging fellow Democrat Gerry Pollet, has reported raising $70,410 and spending $21,836. Appointed Democratic State Rep. Pollet has raised $56,461 and spent $10,097. The two will appear on the primary ballot with no Republican or independent opponents and advance to the general election.

Ryu, who is seeking a second two-year term in the Legislature, has reported raising $64,276 and spending $17,994. Her Republican challenger, Randy Hayden has reported raising $790, with no spending. Both will appear on the Aug. 7 primary ballot, with both likely to advance to the Nov. 6 general election.

Six-term incumbent Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi has reported raising $35,699 and spending $10,215. Her two Republican challengers, Eric Alvey and Robert Reedy, both report no fundraising or spending. The top two vote getters in the primary advance to the general election.

In the race to replace retiring 46th District Democratic State Rep. Phyllis Kenny, Democrat Shelly Crocker has raised $56,461 and spent $18,250; Democrat Jesslyn Farrell has raised $46,330 and spent $17,701;

Democrat Dusty Hoerler has raised $38,439 and spent $15,279; Democrat Sarajane Siegfriedt has raised $28,467 and spent $15,201; and Republican Scott Hodges and independent Stan Lippmann have reported no fundraising or spending.

Appointed Democratic 46th District State Sen. David Frockt, who is unopposed for the remaining two years of his term, has reported raising $53,932 and spending $ 9,626.

The 32nd District includes Shoreline, part of northwest Seattle, Lynnwood, part of Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, south Edmonds and nearby unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The 46th District includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.