Voter Turnout Could Set Washington Record ; Tight Presidential Race, Close Contests for Statewide Offices Fueling Interest
The Columbian › November 01, 2004
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OLYMPIA - Whatever happens with the nip-and-tuck White House battle nationally, Democrats are counting on anger over the Iraq war and George W. Bush's presidency to lift them to a virtual sweep of the elections in Washington state on Tuesday.
Republicans concede that Democrats are hyper-caffeinated by the presidential showdown, but insist that talk of a Democratic landslide is badly off the mark. The major races are all competitive, right down to the wire, the GOP insists.See the full content of this document
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Voter Turnout Could Set Washington Record ; Tight Presidential Race, Close Contests for Statewide Offices Fueling Interest
One thing is clear: Voters are engaged. It's possible the turnout could set a record, whipped up by races for the state's 11 electoral votes, the governor's mansion and a prized Senate seat.
A look at the top action...See the full content of this document
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