Voters say no to GMO labeling
Sen. Maralyn Chase shows the first election results of I-522 to Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap CEO David Bronner CQ during the Yes on I-522 campaign party in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. “It does not look good for us,” said Chase. “But we’ve won the hearts and minds of the people. We’re not done.”
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Eyman initiative defeated
Tim Eyman initiative aimed at making it easier for sponsors like him to get measures on the statewide ballot lost Tuesday.
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Murray: ‘We’re here tonight to declare victory’ in [Seattle] mayor’s race
With a substantial lead in initial results, Ed Murray speaks to his supporters at Neumos.
His husband Michael Shiosaki, left, celebrates with him.
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Results (as of 22:30 on 5. Nov 2013)
Voter Turnout: 25,49%
Estimated Ballots On Hand (to process): 335.626
I-517: Initiative/referendum measure reform
YES (39,97%)
✔ NO (60,03%)
I-522: Mandatory labeling of GMO food
YES (45,17%)
✔ NO (54,83%)
Seattle Mayor
✔ Ed Murray (56,1%)
Mike McGinn (43,1%)
SeaTac: $15 minimum wage
YES (54,0%)
NO (46,0%)
Sen. Maralyn Chase shows the first election results of I-522 to Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap CEO David Bronner CQ during the Yes on I-522 campaign party in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. “It does not look good for us,” said Chase. “But we’ve won the hearts and minds of the people. We’re not done.”
Washington voters Tuesday were rejecting a measure that would have made the state the first in the nation to require labeling of genetically engineered foods.
With all but one county in Eastern Washington reporting, the measure trailed 45 to 55 percent — a margin that appeared impossible to overcome.
“It does not look good for us,” conceded Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline, a labeling supporter. “But we’ve won the hearts and the minds of the people.”
The measure was leading in only four counties — King, Whatcom, Jefferson and San Juan — but not by enough to counter the heavy “No” vote in other parts of the state.
With all but one county in Eastern Washington reporting, the measure trailed 45 to 55 percent — a margin that appeared impossible to overcome.
“It does not look good for us,” conceded Sen. Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline, a labeling supporter. “But we’ve won the hearts and the minds of the people.”
The measure was leading in only four counties — King, Whatcom, Jefferson and San Juan — but not by enough to counter the heavy “No” vote in other parts of the state.
Eyman initiative defeated
Tim Eyman initiative aimed at making it easier for sponsors like him to get measures on the statewide ballot lost Tuesday.
Initial returns showed 60 percent of voters statewide rejecting the measure. It was losing 69 to 31 percent in King County and far behind in Pierce and Snohomish counties as well.
Initiative 517 would have given sponsors an additional six months to collect signatures, made it illegal for anyone to maintain “an intimidating presence” within 25 feet of a signature gatherer and prohibited local government from blocking votes on ballot measures.
Initiative 517 would have given sponsors an additional six months to collect signatures, made it illegal for anyone to maintain “an intimidating presence” within 25 feet of a signature gatherer and prohibited local government from blocking votes on ballot measures.
Murray: ‘We’re here tonight to declare victory’ in [Seattle] mayor’s race
With a substantial lead in initial results, Ed Murray speaks to his supporters at Neumos.
His husband Michael Shiosaki, left, celebrates with him.
State Sen. Ed Murray’s promise of a more collaborative leadership style carried him to victory Tuesday night, as voters signaled they were fed up with four years of Mayor Mike McGinn’s political brawls.
Murray grabbed a commanding 56 percent of the votes counted on election night, compared with 43 percent for McGinn.
At a jubilant party at Neumo’s on Capitol Hill, Murray took the stage before 9 p.m. to cheers and hugs from supporters, including a pack of elected leaders who’d endorsed him.
Signaling the change in tone he hopes to bring to City Hall, Murray said his campaign “was energized by the belief that Seattle can show the nation that government can work once again.”
Murray grabbed a commanding 56 percent of the votes counted on election night, compared with 43 percent for McGinn.
At a jubilant party at Neumo’s on Capitol Hill, Murray took the stage before 9 p.m. to cheers and hugs from supporters, including a pack of elected leaders who’d endorsed him.
Signaling the change in tone he hopes to bring to City Hall, Murray said his campaign “was energized by the belief that Seattle can show the nation that government can work once again.”
Results (as of 22:30 on 5. Nov 2013)
Voter Turnout: 25,49%
Estimated Ballots On Hand (to process): 335.626
I-517: Initiative/referendum measure reform
YES (39,97%)
✔ NO (60,03%)
I-522: Mandatory labeling of GMO food
YES (45,17%)
✔ NO (54,83%)
Seattle Mayor
✔ Ed Murray (56,1%)
Mike McGinn (43,1%)
SeaTac: $15 minimum wage
YES (54,0%)
NO (46,0%)
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