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Election 2011: Another Seattle School Board challenger ahead

November 15, 2011 4:39 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle politics

One full week into the vote counting for the 2011 election in Seattle, there’s suddenly another School Board challenger ahead of an incumbent: Sharon Peaslee is leading Peter Maier – by 91 votes (67,385 to 67294). Here’s the latest count, released minutes ago. Previously, West Seattle’s Steve Sundquist had been the only incumbent losing; his share of the vote behind Marty McLaren is now down to 46%, vs. 54% for her. (No other races in our area have changed.)

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6 Replies to "Election 2011: Another Seattle School Board challenger ahead"

  • Aman November 15, 2011 (6:01 pm)

    Golly, GREAT News! Looks also as if the eligible King County voters who cast a ballot last Tuesday may hit 51% Voter turnout. This is encouraging as well.

    • WSB November 15, 2011 (6:05 pm)

      Yeah, looks like a late surge rendering my suspicions off-base. Glad to see it, wish it were more. Would love to see an 80 or 90 percent election someday! – TR

  • Aman November 15, 2011 (6:24 pm)

    For the record, I predict 2012 Elections will be close to 80%.

  • Need a Change November 16, 2011 (6:54 am)

    WooHoo! Maybe the students and families can take back our district! Less lip service, more evidence-based decision making in support of our teachers!

  • Christina November 16, 2011 (4:43 pm)

    It gets better… today’s end-of-day ballot count has Sharon Peaslee outside the half-percent spread with 71373 votes over Peter Maier’s 70631 votes.

  • Aman November 16, 2011 (5:11 pm)

    This is EXCELLENT News. Thank you!

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