Washington state megathread

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Eastern Washintoners, how much of this Stranger article on "turning Eastern Washington blue" - with Spokane council member Ben Stuckart - is sensationalism?

http://www.thestranger.com/news/2017/04/19/25083375/meet-the-man-who-could-turn-eastern-washington-blue

Shades of Marcus Ricelli 2026 in here
(era of a new majority reference)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Eastern Washintoners, how much of this Stranger article on "turning Eastern Washington blue" - with Spokane council member Ben Stuckart - is sensationalism?

http://www.thestranger.com/news/2017/04/19/25083375/meet-the-man-who-could-turn-eastern-washington-blue

Shades of Marcus Ricelli 2026 in here
(era of a new majority reference)

Hehehe I see what you did there.

Ricelli would be a better candidate, IMO. I've met his dad a few times. Nice family.

What is stopping him from running anyway?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

So, we are finally free of Tim Sheldon?! As someone who grew up in his district, this deserves a celebration!

..though the days of electing democrats in Shelton/Hood Canal may be over.

How did the new LD-35 vote in 2020?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

So, we are finally free of Tim Sheldon?! As someone who grew up in his district, this deserves a celebration!

..though the days of electing democrats in Shelton/Hood Canal may be over.

How did the new LD-35 vote in 2020?

The new LD-35 voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020.

What's the margin, though?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Not a lot to hang my hat on in my race, but my hometown paper, which leans pretty strongly left and endorsed my opponent, had some nice words to say about me:

Rohla is an intriguing candidate. Bucking a Republican trend — at least at the national level — Rohla said he is not afraid to call out extreme views within his own party, and rebukes the election lies of former president Donald Trump. He presents himself as a skilled moderate problem-solver and would have much to offer fellow lawmakers, particularly on economic issues.

Did not realize you were running! Kudos.

Best of luck in your campaign!