McGinn Wins Mayor's Race
Posted: 4:32 pm PST November 6, 2009Updated: 5:13 pm PST November 10, 2009
SEATTLE -- T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has conceded defeat in the race to be Seattle's next mayor, handing environmental attorney Mike McGinn an unorthodox victory in the state's biggest city.
UNCUT: Complete McGinn Interview With Essex Porter Mallahan conceded Monday after the latest batch of results from King County revealed McGinn had more than doubled his lead. After Monday's King County results, McGinn's lead was nearly 5,000 votes.Last Friday, he led Mallahan by 2,384 votes. Mallahan says Seattle voters responded to McGinn's message, and that he'd be willing to work with McGinn in the future. McGinn overcame Mallahan's bigger bank account and numerous endorsements, including from prominent politicians, such as Gov. Chris Gregoire, labor unions, and business organizations. In the August primary, McGinn and Mallahan finished ahead of incumbent Mayor Greg Nickels.It appears there will be no recount. State law requires a recount if the margin is fewer than 2,000 votes and less than one-half of 1 percent of the total vote. In the August primary, McGinn and Mallahan finished ahead of incumbent Mayor Greg Nickels.
UNCUT: Complete McGinn Interview With Essex Porter Mallahan conceded Monday after the latest batch of results from King County revealed McGinn had more than doubled his lead. After Monday's King County results, McGinn's lead was nearly 5,000 votes.Last Friday, he led Mallahan by 2,384 votes. Mallahan says Seattle voters responded to McGinn's message, and that he'd be willing to work with McGinn in the future. McGinn overcame Mallahan's bigger bank account and numerous endorsements, including from prominent politicians, such as Gov. Chris Gregoire, labor unions, and business organizations. In the August primary, McGinn and Mallahan finished ahead of incumbent Mayor Greg Nickels.It appears there will be no recount. State law requires a recount if the margin is fewer than 2,000 votes and less than one-half of 1 percent of the total vote. In the August primary, McGinn and Mallahan finished ahead of incumbent Mayor Greg Nickels.Copyright 2010 by KIROTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Click here to WIN prizes!
Must-See Pics: Albino Alligator
Learn How To Dress 10 Pounds Lighter
Healthy Snacks That Control Hunger
Best Of The Worst: Mug Shot Hall Of Shame
Celebrities Commit Fashion Faux Pas
Come Audition For Amazing Race!
The 15 Biggest Tech Flops
Do Daters Need To Tell About Their Kids?
