Asian Americans are rising to the forefront, campaigning for numerous political offices in the state.

  • Corey Murata, running for Shoreline School Board
  • Lloyd Hara, running for King County Assessor
  • Cindy Ryu, Shoreline City Councilmember and Mayor,
  • running for re-election
  • Sally Chen, running for Redmond City Council
  • Conrad Lee, City of Bellevue Council Position
  • Marilyn Strickland, Tacoma City Councilmember,
  • running for Mayor
  • Melissa Ponder running for Des Moines City Council
  • Fred Chang running for re-election to Port Orchard City Council
  • Patsy Bonincontri, running for re-election to Bellevue City Council

OTHER RACES:

Port of Seattle Commissioner Position 4

Tom Albro vs. St. Rep. Max Vekich

Albro is non-partisan with 42 percent of primary votes. Endorsements: Seattle Times, The Stranger, Washington 46th District Republicans.

St. Rep. Vekich is non-partisan with 28 percent certified votes. Eendorsements not recorded.

With sights on the horizon-Running for election in 2010

Sharon Tomiko Santos, Bob Hasegawa, Chris Marr, and Steve Hobbs will be running for re-election next year.

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