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General election, Nov. 4, 2003
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DECEMBER 2003 HEADLINES
- Reed proposes a modified blanket primary for state (12/31/2003)
- Despite setbacks this year, anti-tax king Eyman still a force (12/31/2003)
- Eyman licks his chops over local tax districts (12/30/2003)
- Five set sights on state's top executive job (12/29/2003)
- Several other leadership jobs are vacant (12/29/2003)
- Court validates Phelps' votes in Medina election (12/19/2003)
- Secretary of state seeks paper trail for e-votes (12/17/2003)
- Cancel primary, and call it a day (12/5/2003)
- In The Northwest: GOP cries foul as Democrats skirt campaign law (12/5/2003)
- Lawmakers convene to rework primary system (12/4/2003)
- Rossi raises $300,000 for governor's race (12/4/2003)
NOVEMBER 2003 HEADLINES
- Mielke runs for Nethercutt House seat (11/25/2003)
- Money pours in for Gregoire's campaign (11/13/2003)
- Six Republicans vie to fill West's Senate seat (11/13/2003)
- Rossi touts himself as 'agent of change' in bid for governor (11/11/2003)
- Taxes will top 2004 election menu (11/11/2003)
- Aaron Reardon's political star is rising fast (11/11/2003)
- City Council losers concede (11/8/2003)
- In the Northwest: Kerry takes aim at Dean over gun control issue (11/7/2003)
- Ergonomics issue continues to bend both sides out of shape (11/7/2003)
- Kitsap County may revisit foot-ferry tax (11/6/2003)
- Possible secret donations 'tip of the iceberg' in Strippergate (11/6/2003)
- Voters sent a pointed message to Seattle City Council (11/6/2003)
- New School Board must work together, observers say (11/6/2003)
- Snohomish County voters appeared to prefer balance (11/6/2003)
- South County incumbents struggle to keep council seats (11/6/2003)
- Redmond makes sure Ives stays busy (11/6/2003)
- Other Counties: Unofficial returns put Reardon in executive seat (11/5/2003)
- In Fire District 24, it's incumbent on them to run (11/5/2003)
- Seattle Schools: Four new members likely (11/5/2003)
- Marysville Schools: Backlash from strike bounces 3 incumbents (11/5/2003)
- City Council: Nicastro, Pageler, Wills on the brink (11/5/2003)
- Ballot Questions: At-large elections appear to be staying (11/5/2003)
- Kitsap Co. Prop. 1: Proposed Kitsap tax increase for fleet of fast ferries sinking fast (11/5/2003)
- Ballot Questions: At-large elections appear to be staying (11/5/2003)
- King Co. Council: Hammond, Heavey locked in tight race (11/5/2003)
- Bad night for incumbents (11/5/2003)
- Monorail Board: Voters reward 2 who are close to project (11/5/2003)
- Inspiring the young to vote is tall order (11/4/2003)
- Today's general election at a glance (11/4/2003)
- Rossi answers GOP call to run for governor (11/4/2003)
- GOP has dashed ideologue curse (11/4/2003)
- His job's on the line this election (11/1/2003)
OCTOBER 2003 HEADLINES
- Initiative 841: Workplace rules now not fully enforced (10/31/2003)
- Proposition 1: Fire-levy money would help renovate aged facilities (10/31/2003)
- City Charter Amendment 5: Twice-defeated measure goes back to the voters (10/31/2003)
- Ride the waves; pass Kitsap Proposition 1 (10/31/2003)
- Ruderman to run for secretary of state (10/31/2003)
- 'Make schools fit kids,' candidates say (10/31/2003)
- Locke calls special session to cancel 2004 presidential primary (10/31/2003)
- Few challengers in South County contests (10/31/2003)
- Outlying areas buzz over county races (10/30/2003)
- Dow Constantine: West Seattleite urges more efficiency (10/30/2003)
- Michael Nelson: Admitted long shot sees bold future (10/30/2003)
- Steve Hammond: Pullen's replacement goes for full term (10/30/2003)
- Barbara Heavey: 'Protect the rights of rural folks' (10/30/2003)
- Brian Derdowski: Challenger takes on 'sprawl factory' (10/30/2003)
- David W. Irons: GOP activist who's flexible on issues (10/30/2003)
- Campaigns for council costliest in city history (10/29/2003)
- Judy Nicastro: Self-described fighter for the underdog (10/29/2003)
- Jean Godden: Ex-columnist has history of activism (10/29/2003)
- Peter Steinbrueck: He prides himself on support for homeless (10/29/2003)
- Margaret Pageler: Veteran puts clinics, sidewalks on agenda (10/29/2003)
- Tom Rasmussen: Long background in government service (10/29/2003)
- David Della: Former Rice aide is critical of incumbent (10/29/2003)
- Heidi Wills: The environment is a signature issue (10/29/2003)
- Jim Compton: Ex-journalist says he asks tough questions (10/29/2003)
- John Manning: Former cop seeking political comeback (10/29/2003)
- Avid race for Snohomish County exec (10/29/2003)
- Neck-and-neck race for Spokane mayor (10/29/2003)
- New board could shape Seattle schools for years (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 1: Anti-incumbent wants to get board back in touch (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 1: Peterson seeks 'a good return on investment' (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 2: Brown has just one key interest group -- kids (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 2: In first race, Flynn has many endorsements (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 3: Butler-Wall jabs at leadership in fiscal fiasco (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 3: Waldman putting the focus on achievement (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 6: Tough decisions, and a sense of urgency (10/28/2003)
- Seattle School Board District 6: Stewart has chance to put political links to work (10/28/2003)
- King County: Keep two, add one new (10/28/2003)
- Yes to fire levy (10/28/2003)
- Two questions for Redmond voters (10/28/2003)
- Civility the rule in voters guide (10/28/2003)
- Nethercutt alleges P-I distorted speech on Iraq (10/28/2003)
- Nominees for new 'Istook' prize (10/27/2003)
- Creek initiative sponsors allege bad faith (10/27/2003)
- Candidates in Port of Seattle races joust over land issues (10/27/2003)
- A modest course correction for city (10/26/2003)
- Teachers look to election (10/22/2003)
- In the Northwest: Democrats blank GOP, 3-0, in campaign kickoff (10/22/2003)
- More votes are coming in by mail, not at polls (10/20/2003)
- Hotelier Barbieri announces run for 5th District seat (10/1/2003)
- Getting Involved: Get to know the people running for office (10/1/2003)
SEPTEMBER 2003 HEADLINES
- County saves expense and effort, puts I-18 on '04 ballot (9/30/2003)
- Foes of Initiative 841 vow to put up a tough fight (9/30/2003)
- State Supreme Court lets I-18 stand (9/26/2003)
- Absentees nearly counted; Godden race still in balance (9/24/2003)
- In the Northwest: Lucky for voters, congressional races get interesting (9/22/2003)
- Is I-75 just blowing smoke? (9/18/2003)
- Institute that backed latte tax is struggling (9/18/2003)
- Moderates in Snohomish County executive race fine-tune agendas (9/18/2003)
- Tacoma voters embrace incumbents (9/18/2003)
- Reardon, Earling lead in Snohomish executive's race (9/17/2003)
- Early project backers lead races for 2 Monorail Board seats (9/17/2003)
- Voters scald latte tax; but pot measure passing (9/17/2003)
- King County Council's Sullivan gets run for her money (9/17/2003)
- In the Northwest: Some election-season winners, losers and also-rans (9/17/2003)
- Seattle City Council incumbents survive (9/17/2003)
- Voters send School Board incumbents a message (9/17/2003)
- Council votes to put district plan on ballot (9/16/2003)
- Blanket primary is struck down (9/16/2003)
- Election Today: A quick look (9/16/2003)
- School Board in hot seat after fiasco (9/12/2003)
- Kitsap school bond is on Tuesday's ballot (9/11/2003)
- Winds of change could blow through Seattle City Council (9/11/2003)
- Brame case haunts Tacoma City Council primary (9/11/2003)
- Steinbrueck wants monorail route to avoid Seattle Center (9/11/2003)
- Nation's drug czar blasts city's Initiative 75 on marijuana (9/11/2003)
- Yes to Initiative 75: Free up police, courts (9/10/2003)
- No to Initiative 75: Proponents use scare tactics (9/10/2003)
- School board incumbents get the cold shoulder from minority groups (9/10/2003)
- Strike sharpens Marysville school primary (9/9/2003)
- Timing of County Council votes defended (9/9/2003)
- Roach's residency valid for election (9/9/2003)
- Inslee won't run for governor (9/9/2003)
- Candidates press ideas to get monorail up and running (9/8/2003)
- Seattle monorail board candidates (9/8/2003)
- Seattle throws a tea party to fight java tax (9/8/2003)
- In the Northwest: Dean well-received here, but is he a hit nationally? (9/8/2003)
- Edwards forgoes Senate race to focus on presidency (9/8/2003)
- Seattle deserves a better mix on council (9/7/2003)
- Ten cents a cup will fuel kids' academic achievement (9/7/2003)
- Ill-conceived espresso tax would not deliver on promises (9/7/2003)
- Gregoire has breast cancer surgery (9/6/2003)
- Compton repays costs of Allen basketball trip (9/6/2003)
- Volunteers sought to monitor use of Chinese-language ballots (9/5/2003)
- Another election mix-up surfaces (9/3/2003)
- Police, firefighters endorse Gregoire for governor (9/3/2003)
- Spokane legislator to run for Congress (9/3/2003)
- In The Northwest: Changes on City Council are blowin' in the wind (9/3/2003)
- Campaign gifts require disclosure (9/2/2003)
- Weeding out city's initiative (9/2/2003)
AUGUST 2003 HEADLINES
- Socialist candidate can keep donors confidential (8/29/2003)
- Campaign 2004: Former Sen. Braun wins women's groups' backing (8/27/2003)
- School Board needs new mix (8/20/2003)
- Latte tax debate whips up strong feelings (8/19/2003)
- GOP still looking for a candidate (8/12/2003)
- It's time to register for the September primary (8/9/2003)
- Misprints doom mayoral initiative (8/9/2003)
- New vote called on strip club (8/9/2003)
- Steinbrueck opponent drops out (8/8/2003)
- Allen's Vulcan is becoming major player in Seattle politics (8/8/2003)
- In The Northwest: Bush is bringing 2004 campaign to the Left Coast (8/8/2003)
- Union leaders seek to oust 3 on school board (8/7/2003)
- What you talkin' 'bout, California? 2 Arnolds hope for total recall (8/7/2003)
- Council may vote again on strip-club rezoning (8/6/2003)
- City council hopeful sues Seattle (8/6/2003)
- Aerospace Notebook: Politicians use Boeing to beat each other up (8/6/2003)
- SPU prof announces bid for U.S. Senate (8/6/2003)
- 19 challengers in city council race (8/2/2003)
- State elections director to lead King County's division (8/1/2003)
- Snohomish County executive is still mulling run for governor (8/1/2003)
JULY 2003 HEADLINES
- Gregoire launches campaign with a 5-city swing (7/31/2003)
- Creek restoration issue struck from ballot (7/31/2003)
- No slow starting for Nethercutt-Murray race (7/31/2003)
- Nethercutt poised to run against Murray (7/30/2003)
- Sims makes gubernatorial candidacy official (7/30/2003)
- Rail agency or governor's mansion? Sims might have to choose (7/25/2003)
- Consultants raise stakes of big-bucks council races (7/25/2003)
- In The Northwest: Nethercutt warms up for race against Murray (7/25/2003)
- County making another effort at ballot reforms (7/24/2003)
- Former Rep. Ballard might say yes to run for governor (7/23/2003)
- In The Northwest: Bush's scouts pave way for a presidential visit (7/23/2003)
- Nicastro got illegal donations last year (7/22/2003)
- Locke rules out third term (7/22/2003)
- Q&A with Gary Locke (7/22/2003)
- Possible successors to Locke (7/22/2003)
- Seattle sends fire levy to a vote (7/22/2003)
- County elections short on rivalry (7/22/2003)
- Surge in donations to Nicastro (7/21/2003)
- Polls to decide on Kitsap ferry (7/9/2003)
JUNE 2003 HEADLINES
- Building industry initiative could be the only one on the statewide ballot (6/30/2003)
- In the Northwest: If Locke doesn't run, who else might have a go? (6/30/2003)
- Candidate seeks donor exemption (6/30/2003)
- City elections are coming up, and money flows (6/30/2003)
- Reichert rules out bid for governor in '04 (6/21/2003)
- Proposal for Dems a tricky proposition (6/18/2003)
- State's 2004 presidential primary set for 'Super Tuesday' (6/4/2003)
- Couple who were illegally registered voted in tight Sultan election (6/4/2003)
MAY 2003 HEADLINES
- Presidential hopeful hits state, vows to champion workers (5/31/2003)
- In The Northwest: Election process disappearing behind closed doors (5/30/2003)
- Lieberman drops in again (5/28/2003)
- Absentee ballots boost bond issues in Renton, Monroe (5/24/2003)
- Voters turn tough with tax, school bond proposals (5/22/2003)
- County parks levy leads (5/21/2003)
- School bonds lagging early (5/21/2003)
- Special Election: Voters to decide issues in 3 counties (5/20/2003)
- Strange bedfellows in jail guards initiative (5/7/2003)
- Cairnes to run for King County Council (5/6/2003)
- Highline School District levy passes (5/6/2003)
APRIL 2003 HEADLINES
- In the Northwest: Liberals had best not 'misunderestimate' Bush (4/30/2003)
- Highline levy has good start (4/23/2003)
- Vote on levy critical for school district (4/21/2003)
- Nethercutt uncertain on Senate race (4/11/2003)
- Dunn declines to challenge Murray for Senate seat (4/10/2003)
- 34 pursue panel seats in charter election (4/10/2003)
- Realtors back Highline schools levy (4/8/2003)
MARCH 2003 HEADLINES
- Second try for Renton school construction bond (3/28/2003)
- Revised tax levy on ballot (3/18/2003)
- House passes bill to move primary up two weeks (3/14/2003)
- Union initiative backs smaller County Council (3/13/2003)
- Highline schools warn of severe cuts if levy fails (3/13/2003)
- School bonds failed; now what? (3/13/2003)
- Redmond voters reject city manager system (3/12/2003)
- Elections today in Redmond, Granite Falls (3/11/2003)
- Next election may shed insights on needs of Chinese-speaking voters (3/7/2003)
- Redmond's 'strong mayor' rule in doubt (3/5/2003)
- Renton school bond recount fails by 18 votes (3/5/2003)
- Bellevue City Council approve special election (3/4/2003)
FEBRUARY 2003 HEADLINES
- Second recount sought in Renton school bond vote (2/27/2003)
- Save Seattle Creeks measure goes on ballot (2/25/2003)
- Absentees confirm defeat of library plan (2/8/2003)
- Absentees confirm defeat of library plan (2/8/2003)
- 'Jubilation' at Auburn school plan (2/6/2003)
- Rural towns 'pool' their votes (2/6/2003)
- Pool levies on smooth waters; library expansion plan lagging (2/5/2003)
- Voters OK new Auburn high school (2/5/2003)
- Highline School District seeks approval for levy (2/1/2003)
JANUARY 2003 HEADLINES
- Growing issue for schools (1/28/2003)
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