By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Joe Fain conceded the race for the 47th District State Senate to challenger Mona Das on Nov. 9. As of the afternoon of Nov. 13, Das’ lead over the two-term incumbent had grown to 667 votes. “I want to congratulate Senator-elect Das on her new opportunity to serve South King […]
EDITORIAL: Election aftermath
The 2018 elections featured historic turnout thanks to a president who drove both parties to the polls. The midterms were massive in both raw vote totals and participation rates. According to the Associated Press, an estimated 113 million Americans went to the polls Nov. 6, the highest total for a non-presidential election in U.S. history […]
Mona Das running for State Senate
Mona Das, who once ran to replace Rep. Dave Reichert in Washington state’s 8th Congressional District, then dropped out, now wants to challenge state Sen. Joe Fain. Born to Indian parents who immigrated to America when she was 8 months old, Das owns a mortgage business and lives in Covington. The 47th District, which includes […]
Mona Das drops out
Mona Das has exited the race to replace the retiring Rep. Dave Reichert (Washington state’s 8th Congressional District), because of lackluster fundraising. Das was born to Indian parents who immigrated to America when she was 8 months old. In 1996, she moved to the Pacific Northwest, and enjoyed a successful career in the tech industry […]
Mona Das challenging Dave Reichert
Mona Das has announced a run for the Democratic nomination representing Washington state’s 8th Congressional District — a seat currently held by Rep. Dave Reichert. Das was born to Indian parents who immigrated to America when she was 8 months old. In 1996, she moved to the Pacific Northwest, and enjoyed a successful career in […]