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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Evan Smith: Chase approaches 48% of 32nd District votes; Baker below 40%


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Democratic State Rep. Maralyn Chase had nearly 48 percent of the votes for 32nd District State Senate in returns announced Friday.

The Friday vote count showed Republican David Baker, Chase’s general-election opponent, with slightly less than 40 percent and Democrat Patty Butler with 12 percent.

The votes include King County returns released Friday and Snohomish County returns released Thursday.

Both counties will certify results Wednesday, with the Secretary of State certifying results on Tuesday, September 7.

The most recent count:
Maralyn Chase (D)    14,892       47.67 %
David Baker (R)        12,446       39.84 %
Patty Butler (D)           3,900       12.48 %

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