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Katie Wilson: There is strong pressure for elected officials to endorse fellow incumbents. It’s a way of maintaining relationships…

On the recordJune 27, 2026
There is strong pressure for elected officials to endorse fellow incumbents. It’s a way of maintaining relationships, part of the quid pro quo of governing. I understand this, but it’s not the way I want to do politics.
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Katie Wilson
Washington
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washingtonstatestandard.com
Jun 27, 2026

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