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Washington Primary to Winnow Candidates in Dozens of Races
Washington Primary to Winnow Candidates in Dozens of Races
Washington Primary to Winnow Candidates in Dozens of Races
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's voters are weighing in on dozens of races across the state as they winnow their choices for offices ranging from Congress to the Legislature in the state's primary election. Voters will decide Tuesday between 11 candidates for governor, though Democratic incumbent Gov...
Dorn Under Fire for Asking Student About Immigration Status
Dorn Under Fire for Asking Student About Immigration Status
Dorn Under Fire for Asking Student About Immigration Status
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn is under fire for asking a student about his immigration status. The Seattle Times reports that during a visit to Raisbeck Aviation High School on Thursday, Dorn was meeting with students when one mentioned he attended school in Mexico, prompting Dorn to ask the student if he is "legal or illegal...
Crowded Field for Washington Schools Chief Race
Crowded Field for Washington Schools Chief Race
Crowded Field for Washington Schools Chief Race
SEATTLE (AP) — There's a crowded field of candidates vying to be Washington's next superintendent of public instruction. The list includes a lawmaker and community college administrator, an award-winning teacher and administrator, a school nurse who runs the school health program across the state, and six others who mostly want to have their voices heard...
Randy Dorn Considering Independent Campaign for Governor
Randy Dorn Considering Independent Campaign for Governor
Randy Dorn Considering Independent Campaign for Governor
SEATTLE (AP) — Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn says he will decide in the next month whether he's going to run an independent campaign for Washington governor. Randy Dorn said on Monday the state needs more leadership to fix its education system from preschool through college. He ...