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November 6, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Charter school initiative has narrow lead in initial vote count

After three unsuccessful campaigns, the push to bring charter schools to Washington state holds a narrow lead in initial vote counts statewide but trails in King County. Backed with $10.8 million in donations, charter schools supporters argued Washington should join the 41 other states, saying the publicly funded, privately run schools can provide better options for…

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August 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Darcy Burner: ‘Feedback has been very positive’

The mood inside Zeeks Pizza in Redmond is festive as about 50 of Darcy Burner’s supporters await the results. “I’m nervously optimistic,” she said.  “We’ve been talking to thousands of voters and the feedback has been very positive.” When the results from Whatcom County flashed on the TV screen, showing opponent Suzan DelBene several points ahead, Burner said:…

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