Karen Porterfield announced at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the 41st LD Democrats her intention to run for election against incumbent Republican Congressman Dave Reichert for the 8th Congressional District seat. Portefield, a management consultant, is an associate dean at Seattle University.
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