Sammamish native James Windle will challenge Dave Reichert
May 25, 2012
New: May 25, 3:18 p.m.
A Sammamish native will run as an independent against Republican Dave Reichert in the 8th Congressional District.
James Windle, who grew up in Sammamish and graduated from Redmond High School in 1994, said he would be an independent voice that could break the gridlock in Congress. Read more
Election season kicks off in Sammamish
May 23, 2012
This fall’s election picture got a little clearer with the end of the official filing period for state and Congressional races May 18.
In the 45th District, which covers the north half of Sammamish, Democratic Rep. Roger Goodman has drawn two opponents in his search for a fourth term.
Joel Hussey, CEO of a Redmond-based aircraft leasing company, will run as a Republican.
Jacob Bond, a 27-year-old former U.S. Marine, has filed as a Democrat in his run against Goodman. Read more
John Urquhart to run for King County Sheriff
May 2, 2012
A longtime King County Sheriff’s Office deputy most recently known as the department’s spokesman announced April 24 that he will run for sheriff.
John Urquhart, who retired last year after 24 years in the agency and 36 years as a police officer, pledged in a press release to increase accountability, oversight and responsiveness in the agency. Read more
Larry Springer seeks another term in state House
May 2, 2012
Rep. Larry Springer will run for a fifth term representing the 45th District.
The Kirkland Democrat, currently the deputy majority leader in the Democrat-controlled state House of Representatives, announced his decision April 23, saying he intends to continue to focus on boosting the state’s economy. Read more
Maureen Judge to challenge Republican Steve Litzow for state Senate
April 25, 2012
State Sen. Steve Litzow, (R-41) a freshman from Mercer Island, attracted a challenger April 17 in the race for a full term.
As of November, Litzow will represent the southern half of Sammamish, along with the rest of the 41st District.
Democrat Maureen Judge, a Mercer Island resident and former Washington Toxics Coalition executive director, entered the race against Litzow. Read more
Joel Hussey runs for representative in 45th
April 11, 2012
A Redmond businessman will run to represent the 45th District in the State House of Representatives.
Republican Joel Hussey announced April 3 that he will run for the seat currently held by three-term incumbent Democrat Roger Goodman. Hussey, CEO and President of Redmond-based aircraft leasing company Tailwind Capital, said he’s running to help develop a sustainable budget and make the state a good place to live for his four high school and college-aged children. Read more
Congressman moves office to Issaquah
March 8, 2012
U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert opened a district office in Issaquah on March 1, after redistricting prompted the Auburn Republican to relocate from the former office on Mercer Island. Read more
Republicans gather to pick a candidate
March 6, 2012
Republicans clustered at community halls and elementary schools in Sammamish and nearby communities March 3, as a long presidential nominating contest offered local caucusgoers a chance to shape the national contest. Read more
Sammamish voters bucked some state trends on initiatives
January 11, 2012
Sammamish voters were gung-ho in their support for privatized liquor sales and even more lukewarm on Tim Eyman’s tolling initiative than voters statewide.
An analysis of precinct results from the Nov. 8, 2011 general election released by the King County Elections office shows that 71.6 percent of Sammamish voters were in favor of Initiative 1183, which allows private stores 10,000 square feet or larger to sell hard liquor.
In the City Council race between Kathy Richardson and Nancy Whitten, Richardson drew a lot of support from lakefront property owners. Map by Dona Mokin
Whitten, Valderrama and Vance win council seats
November 8, 2011
Updated at 5:34 p.m., Nov. 9
Nancy Whitten, Ramiro Valderrama and Tom Vance all appear to be on their way to seats on the Sammamish City Council in 2012. Read more
