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Bruce Harrell mulls congressional run against Adam Smith
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Jan 09, 2012 03:56am |
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| Category | Speculative |
| Author | Jim Brunner |
| Media | Newspaper - Seattle Times |
| News Date | Thursday, January 5, 2012 10:30:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | One of the most significant results of Washington's just concluded redistricting process was the creation of a congressional district that will, for the first time, be made of a majority of people of color.
But while some minority activists had hoped that district would be an open seat, it wound up as a reconfigured 9th Congressional District, represented by eight-term Democratic Congressman Adam Smith of Tacoma.
The new 9th is solidly Democratic, stretching from north Tacoma through south King County and taking in Bellevue and Mercer Island. So at first glance Smith seems safe from any Republican challenge.
The question is whether Smith could get a challenge from a fellow Democrat.
Some minority- and immigrant-rights activists have been looking for a person of color who could champion issues of importance to them -- or at least force the moderate Smith to the left.
One possibility is Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell.
Harrell's niece and council campaign manager, Monisha Harrell, confirmed Thursday that Bruce Harrell is considering a congressional run. |
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