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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="1633"] Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird, during a Port Townsend appearance on May 4. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Jefferson County Republicans had a big day on Saturday, May
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant State Representative Steve Tharinger is currently unopposed in his bid for an eighth term, but he expects a challenger to emerge during filing week. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Anyone who wants to run for public office has
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By Derek Firenze Two of the top three funded candidates for Washington State Public Lands Commissioner are taking money from timber companies, the very people they’d be tasked with regulating. Dave Upthegrove isn’t one of them. He is, however, the most funded candidate currently running in that race.
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant [caption id align="alignnone" width="600"] Jefferson County Commissioner candidate Heather Dudley-Nollette discusses housing issues at the recent Connectivity Fair. Beacon photo by Charlie Bermant [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] Longtime local entrepreneur Heather Dudley-Nollette will announce her candidacy
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Election news and commentary by Charlie Bermant We begin the Long Run at The Beacon, taking readers on the roller coaster ride that is electoral politics. Here, we will provide insight into this year’s local races along with coverage of the state or national campaigns that impact Jefferson County.