More than $61 million raised during this year’s initiative campaign season has been spent. The prior record for overall spending for statewide ballot measures was $22.8 million in 2005. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20101028/NEWS03/710299955
GOP challenger John Koster, in a tight race with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen of the 2nd District, pulls out of a televised debate, objecting to Herald political writer Jerry Cornfield as a panelist. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20101021/NEWS01/710219814
Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and former Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash., debate Initiative 1098, which would imposean income tax on high-wage earners, at Edmonds Community College. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20101008/NEWS01/710089835/
State Sen. Jean Berkey, D-Everett, files a complaint with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleging her foes violated election law by not disclosing who paid for two mailers sent to voters in the final days of the primary. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100828/NEWS01/708289924
Snohomish County Councilman John Koster decides to run against longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, setting up a rematch of the pair who ran for the 2nd District seat 10 years ago. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100114/NEWS01/701149885
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