Since you live in Washington, you were lucky to be spared the torment of months of constant Presidential ads. Or maybe you actually resent that the electoral college has made your vote for Obama somewhat redundant. Whatever the case, watching the results come in Tuesday evening will be the main event in an election full of close local races and initiatives.
If you haven’t voted yet, you’ll need to have your ballot postmarked before 8 p.m. Tuesday night or drop it off at the downtown county ballot drop location.
Here’s how we expect things to play out as far as timing goes. Word is that is does not seem likely that Washington’s race for governor, I-502 or R74 will be able to be called Tuesday night given the state’s 8 p.m. deadline for *postmarking* your ballot.
- 3 PM State results will be reported as AP starts projecting winners
- 4:30 PM Ohio polls close and projection activity for presidential election increases
- 8 PM California closes and networks begin making official calls in the national races (if they can)
- 8 to 8:30 PM First King County results. While the big three WA state races might not have enough to officially declare victory. The next hours will be full of analysis and, possibly, some solid projections. Probably some dancing in the street, too.
One thing seems almost certain: Dave Christie will not be the 9th District representative.
The Neighbor Lady at 23rd and Union is hosting an election party all evening. It’s happy hour until a President is elected.
Seattle University is hosting a party in Campion Ballroom:
On Tuesday evening we’re having an Election Night Viewing Party in the Campion Ballroom on campus. Over 900 students have been invited and we expect 200-300 to come, possibly more. Students will gather to watch the election results come in and participate in election themed activities such as an election photobooth, live polling and Election Bingo. We would love some media coverage of the event; it would be a great way to show the youth involvement in this historic race. Seattle University has shown its commitment to being involved with this election. The Political Science Club registered 552 voters this fall and clubs on campus have participated in Approve 74 phonebanking and canvassing. This event will culminate the efforts of our club and campus to be involved with this election. The event will be from 5-10 PM at Campion Hall; 914 E Jefferson. The event is in the Campion Ballroom.
UPDATE: The Bottleneck at 24th and Madison is also hosting a party starting at 4 p.m. Happy Hour goes until 8.
Do you know of more Central District election parties? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected].
Recent election-related coverage from our sister site Capitol Hill Seattle:
- 15+ Capitol Hill parties with the probability of dancing in the street
- GOTV weekend on Capitol Hill
- High turnout predicted, latest polling, cupcake democracy, Romney support
- 43rd Dems endorsements
- A first person account from R74 call center for marriage equality
- When R74 passes: a guide to your belated Capitol Hill gay marriage
- Approve R74 makes a home on the Hill and gets in on Block Party
- What happens on Capitol Hill if I-502 passes
- What charter school initiative 1240 means for Capitol Hill kids
Much of the CD is in the 37th.
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37th District Endorsements
President of the United States of America – Barack Obama (Unanimous Vote)
United States Senator – Maria Cantwell (Unanimous Vote)
United States Representative, 7th District – Jim McDermott (Unanimous Vote)
United States Representative, 9th District – Adam Smith (Unanimous Vote)
Governor – Jay Inslee (Unanimous Vote)
Lieutenant Governor – No Endorsement
Secretary of State – Kathleen Drew (Unanimous Vote)
State Treasurer – Jim McIntire (Unanimous Vote)
State Auditor – Troy Kelley
Attorney General – Bob Ferguson (Unanimous Vote)
Commissioner of Public Lands – Peter Goldmark (Unanimous Vote)
Superintendent of Public Instruction – Randy Dorn
Insurance Commissioner – Mike Kreidler (Unanimous Vote)
State Representative Position 1 – Sharon Tomiko Santos (Official Party Nominee)
State Representative Position 2 – Eric Pettigrew (Official Party Nominee)
Referendum 74 – Approve (Unanimous Vote)
State Supreme Court:
Position 2 – Susan Owens (Unanimous Vote)
Position 8 – Steve Gonzalez (Unanimous Vote)
Position 9 – Sheryl Gordon McCloud
Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1:
Position 4 – Ronald E. Cox (Unanimous Vote)
Position 7 – Marlin Applewick (Unanimous Vote)
King County Sherriff – John Urquhart (Unanimous Vote)
King County Superior Court:
Department 25 – Elizabeth Burns
Department 29 – Hong Tran
Department 30 – Kimberly Allen
Department 42 – Christopher Washington
Department 46 – Judy Ramseyer
Initiative 502 – Allowing Medical Marijuana Legalization – Approval of Initiative 502 received the endorsement.
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40 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
Initiative 1185 – Requiring a 2/3rd majority for tax increases. – Oppose Initiative 1185 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats by unanimous acclimation.
Senate Joint Resolution 8221- Reducing Washington’s debt limit from 9% to 8% – Oppose SJR 8221 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
Senate Joint Resolution 8223- Allows UW and WSU to invest public funds in private markets. – Oppose SJR 8221 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
Advisory vote on ESB 6635- Closing the out of state bank tax loophole; should this tax increase be Repealed or Maintained? – Maintaining of ESB 6635 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats by Unanimous vote.
Advisory vote on SHB 2590- To extend a tax on the possession of petroleum products; should this tax increase be Repealed or Maintained? – Maintaining of ESB 6635 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats by Unanimous vote.
King County Proposition 1- Renewal of automated finger printing levy – Approval of King County Proposition 1 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
City of Seattle Proposition 1- Issue up to $290 million in bonds to partially pay for Seawall repairs – Reject – Approval of Seattle Proposition 1 received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
West Hill Annexation to City of Renton – No Endorsement regarding the West Hill Annexation received the support of the 37th District Democrats.
District Court West Electoral District Position 1 – Johanna Bender received the endorsement of the 37th District Democrats.
The Bottleneck Lounge on Madison is also hosting a watch party. It was a great place to watch the debates…