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Pedersen Leads, Sawant Trails in Key Races | Seattle News
State Senator Jamie Pedersen cruised to victory with 71% of the vote, celebrating a landslide win as he builds momentum for freedoms and families. Meanwhile, Kshama Sawant’s congressional bid in the 9th District stumbled, trailing at just 12.5% while incumbent Adam Smith leads with over 50%. Her Republican rival Doug Basler is surging in second place, making a general election path tougher. In Seattle, voters overwhelmingly backed the library levy—72% said yes—with funds earmarked for security and social services. And in the tight District 5 council race, community advocate Niku Jenks and…
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