Stories for Elections
David Boze to speak in Lakewood
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Radio talk show host David Boze will speak at the 28th District Republicans Club luncheon on January 28 (11 am) at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Boze, who hosts a show KTTH 770, will make election predictions. Tickets are $18 in advance, or $21 at the door. RSVP by January 21 to 253-581-2859.
Poll closed, Muri wins
Posted by | CommentsAdmittedly, it was a very early poll to gauge interest in Washington's newest legislative (10th) district, but the results for those who responded was pretty lopsided. Of the 603 votes cast: 447 voted for Dick Muri, 111 for Denny Heck, and 45 for Stan Flemming. The poll is now closed.
Comments by Chris Nye about his candidacy
Posted by | CommentsWell, it's been an interesting few days! Here is a link to Chris Nye's comments on the reaction to his candidacy for Pierce County Council.
http://vote4nye.blogspot.com/2012/01/comments-by-chris-nye-about-his.html
Poll: Muri, Heck, Flemming in that order
Posted by | CommentsDick Muri leads in a poll that asked who you'd likely vote for in the upcoming election for the newly formed 10th District. Of 363 votes cast through Thursday afternoon (3:20 pm) Dick Muri has received 237 votes, Denny Heck has received 98 votes and Stan Flemming has received 28 votes. It is unscientific, and as one commenter noted, "A bit early for voting pole on the 10th district, don’t you think?" Perhaps. But if you'd like your vote counted, click here.
Hart Edmonson named Heck campaign manager
Posted by | CommentsHart Edmonson, a Legislative Assistant to Congressman Norm Dicks and a 2008 graduate of the University of Puget Sound, has been named the campaign manger of Denny Heck’s Congressional campaign.
Edmonson has strong connections to the South Sound. He served as student body President while at UPS and was also a member of the UPS Men’s Crew team.
Poll: Who has your vote?
Posted by | CommentsELECTIONS: How about a candidate waiting period?
Posted by | CommentsStan Flemming will run for new 10th District
Posted by | CommentsBy Flemming for Congress
Pierce County Councilmember, Stan Flemming will be running for the newly formed Washington 10th Congressional District. Flemming filed with the Federal Elections Commissions on December 14th but waited until the District Lines were announced to make his filing public. Flemming, who currently represents the 7th
County Council District said, "What America needs now is not change, but stability and those with a vision to lead. We need less talk of what we might do. We need to actually address jobs, resourcing education, balancing the budget, and trimming the run-away costs of healthcare now."
Muri to run in new 10th district
Posted by | CommentsSteilacoom, WA -- 10th Congressional District candidate Dick Muri welcomed the news that the Washington State Redistricting Commission has drawn the new congressional district map, placing him at the heart of the Pierce County centered 10th district.
Dick Muri said, "The proposed map is good news for my campaign for the United States House of Representatives. I am looking forward to challenging an entrenched insider like Denny Heck, in a district that knows me and my record of leadership in local government."
Denny Heck to run in proposed 10th Congressional District
Posted by | CommentsDenny Heck is entering the race to be the first Congressman from Washington’s 10th Congressional District. (See Congressional Map on The News Tribune website).
Heck is running to help create jobs and get the American middle class, and those working to get into it, back on their feet. As a businessman and entrepreneur, Heck has first hand experience growing businesses and creating jobs. He knows how to get the South Sound’s economy moving again through investments in infrastructure and through policies that will help grow the manufacturing and clean energy sectors.
TNT: Vote for top news stories in West Pierce County
Posted by | CommentsThe News Tribune reporter Christian Hill is asking for readers to "vote for the top five news stories in West Pierce County". Your choices include: Camp Murray Gate controversy, Gig Harbor police chief investigation, UP Town Center progress, I-5 congestion in JBLM area, sewer extension to Tillicum/Woodbrook neighborhoods, city management changes and near changes, Narrows Bridge toll changes and new council members in Lakewood and UP. Click through to the story to cast your vote. Results will be posted December 30, so don't delay.
Campaign kick-off celebration for Paul Pastor
Posted by | CommentsPlease join your friends and neighbors as guests of Paul Pastor as he kicks off his campaign for Sheriff of Pierce County. An evening of hors d' oevres, beverages and fellowship awaits.
The event is scheduled for November 18, 2011 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. The main presentation will take place at 5:45 p.m.
The election isn't over yet
Posted by | CommentsHere are the most recent set of statewide and countywide measure results for the November 08, 2011 General Election as last reported by the Pierce County Auditor's Office. The report was issued 11/15/2011 at 4:12 p.m. and showed a voter turnout of 49.25%. The Auditor's Office only has approximately 75 ballots on hand left to count and the next count is scheduled for tomorrow at 4 p.m. The election will be certified November 29.
Auditor announces schedule for election results
Posted by | CommentsPierce County News Release
Here is the schedule for reporting results of the Nov. 8, 2011 General Election:
Election Night, Nov. 8
- 8:15 p.m. Includes ballots processed through Election Day.
- 9:30 p.m. Voting Center results
Video Voters Guide, Candidate Forums on UPTV, CityofUP.com
Posted by | CommentsThe Video Voters Guide, and Council Candidate Forums hosted by The League of Women Voters and the U.P. Chamber of Commerce for the 2011 General Election of University Place Council Candidate Positions 2, 6 and 7 are now on air on UPTV and will play each and every day until the General Election on the following schedule:
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'Paul Pastor for Sheriff' will host kick-off event
Posted by | CommentsBy Paul Pastor, Pierce County Sheriff
The "Paul Pastor for Sheriff" re-election campaign will kick-off with an event on Friday, November 18th from 4:30-7:00pm at 2210 C Street in Tacoma. Please join a couple of hundred good people who will be supporting my campaign. There will be light hors d'oeuvres, a short progam starting around 5:30. Hope you can make it. Please feel free to invite other good people that you know and who might be supportive. Thank you. More information to follow.
Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective endorses Keel
Posted by | CommentsBy Harold G. Moss, Keith Blocker, Co-Chairs, Political Strategies Committee
The Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective is a forty three year old community service organization. We have given our sole endorsement to Kent D. Keel for University Place City Council.
