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Cashed out: In one legislative race, there's less money than a year ago
The battle for a Senate seat from the 26th District in the south part of the Puget Sound region may be a little quieter than before.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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