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Reichert-Burner final results

I think the results are done trickling in. Dave Reichert has defeated Darcy Burner 51.5-48.5, only a slightly smaller margin than in his 51.5-46.7 win in 2004. On the plus side, it's impressive that Burner, a political novice, came so close to defeating Reichert. On the minus side, this was a heavily Democratic year, meaning it will be that much harder to defeat Reichert in 2008 and beyond.

Precinct-level data is not available, but the county-level data suggests a broad-based movement away from Reichert. Burner reduced the margin by 3600 votes in King County, and 4000 votes in Pierce County. One wonders if the 2008 challenger will be able to capitalize on it.

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Last updated by Nicholas Beaudrot on 08:49 27 November 2006