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Four Votes Decides Democratic Race | Seattle News
In a heart-pounding race for Washington’s 42nd legislative district, two Democrats are locked in a four-vote battle for the second primary spot — triggering an automatic recount that could decide who faces the GOP in November. With the district trending Democratic and both candidates — port commissioner Michael Shepard and science teacher Eamonn Collins — vying for the open seat, every ballot counts. After challenged ballots were resolved, Shepard narrowly took the lead, but the official certification process and mandatory recount loom. Either way, Democrats are poised to retain the seat with…
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