Another setback for the state GOP: Rep. Dave Hayes concedes
OLYMPIA — Republicans are losing another member of their caucus in the state House.
Republican Rep. Dave Hayes conceded Friday morning to Democrat Dave Paul in a hard-fought contest in the 10th Legislative District.
Paul, who led in every round of ballot counts since the Nov. 6 election, had 50.4 percent of the vote and a 560-vote advantage on Hayes as of Friday evening.
He will begin a two-year term in January representing Island County and portions of Snohomish and Skagit counties.
“It feels great,” Paul said. “We worked hard over eight months to connect directly with voters. We ran a positive campaign and focused on the issues.”
Paul, 50, of Oak Harbor, works as a vice president at Skagit Valley College. This is his first run for legislative office.
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