6.07.2005
Washington Governor's Vote Upheld (CNN.com)
Monday, June 6, 2005 Posted: 1733 GMT (0133 HKT)
WENATCHEE, Washington (AP) -- A judge on Monday upheld Washington's 2004 gubernatorial election, rejecting Republicans' bid to nullify the 129-vote victory of Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire.
Chelan County Superior Court Judge John Bridges denied Republican claims that election errors, illegal voters and fraud stole the election from GOP candidate Dino Rossi. He announced his decision in court, saying the state's election process was flawed but that he was not the proper person to remedy those flaws.
"This court is not in the position to fix the deficiencies in the election process," Bridges said. "However, the voters are in a position to demand of their legislative and executive bodies that remedial measures be taken immediately."
Republicans were seeking a new election in November. They have said they plan to appeal Bridges' decision to the state Supreme Court.
(More ... CNN.com - Washington governor's�vote upheld - Jun 6, 2005) ¶ 08:16
WENATCHEE, Washington (AP) -- A judge on Monday upheld Washington's 2004 gubernatorial election, rejecting Republicans' bid to nullify the 129-vote victory of Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire.
Chelan County Superior Court Judge John Bridges denied Republican claims that election errors, illegal voters and fraud stole the election from GOP candidate Dino Rossi. He announced his decision in court, saying the state's election process was flawed but that he was not the proper person to remedy those flaws.
"This court is not in the position to fix the deficiencies in the election process," Bridges said. "However, the voters are in a position to demand of their legislative and executive bodies that remedial measures be taken immediately."
Republicans were seeking a new election in November. They have said they plan to appeal Bridges' decision to the state Supreme Court.
(More ... CNN.com - Washington governor's�vote upheld - Jun 6, 2005) ¶ 08:16
