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2008 Election — YES WE DID!

The membership of the Whatcom Democrats met with candidates seeking the endorsement of the party at our regular monthly membership meeting in June, 2008 and September 2008. A majority of the members present and voting deemed the candidates listed below to support Democratic principles, ideals, and the platform, and received our party's endorsement. Endorsement Policy

For a full list of candidates running for office in Whatcom County in 2008, see the Whatcom County Auditor

Primary Election - Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Election Results
General Election - Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Local Election Results
State-wide Election Results

Candidates Endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats

Jurisdiction Office Candidate(s) Result
Federal President Barack Obama elected
Federal Vice President Joe Biden elected
2nd Congressional District U.S. Representative Rick Larsen elected
State Of Washington Governor Chris Gregoire elected
State Of Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen elected
State Of Washington Treasurer Jim McIntire elected
State Of Washington Attorney General John Ladenburg not elected
State Of Washington Auditor Brian Sonntag elected
State Of Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark elected
State Of Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler elected
State Of Washington Sup. Public Instruction no endorsement* Dorn elected
40th Legislative District Senate Kevin Ranker elected
40th Legislative District Representative, Position 1 Dave Quall elected
40th Legislative District Representative, Position 2 Jeff Morris elected
42nd Legislative District Representative, Position 1 Mark Flanders Not elected
42nd Legislative District Representative, Position 2 Kelli Linville elected

* Randy Dorn* endorsed by the WA State Democratic Party