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Seattle Times declines to endorse WA legislative candidate
Seattle Times drops endorsement for WA legislative district 1 race after Rep. Davina Duerr's lack of transparency.
In brief
Seattle Times drops endorsement for WA legislative district 1 race after Rep. Davina Duerr's lack of transparency. Seattle Times editorial board declines to endorse Rep. Davina Duerr for WA legislative district 1 due to her refusal to engage with the board and questionable legislative actions. Originally reported by…
Seattle Times editorial board
The Seattle Times editorial board declines to endorse Rep. Davina Duerr for position 1 in the first district WA 2026 general election.
Transparency concerns
The board cites Duerr's refusal to schedule talks despite multiple attempts and her questionable legislative actions.
Duerr's legislative actions
Duerr used her house key card to access a senate office to get signatures for a 2023 bill after it passed.
Duerr's privilege response
Duerr claimed she invoked legislative privilege only for emails cc'd to other lawmakers and staff conversations about legislation.
Opponent's stance
Duerr's opponent Maggie Wang supports lower taxes and cutting state spending but opposes the editorial board's view on Trump's presidency.
The headline
Seattle Times editorial board declines to endorse Rep. Davina Duerr for WA legislative district 1 due to her refusal to engage with the board and questionable legislative actions.
