AG McKenna plans to appeal in “Top Two” primary case

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Rob McKenna today released the following statement regarding a U.S. District Court judge’s decision to strike down Washington’s voter-approved “top two” primary as unconstitutional:

“We strongly believe the ‘top two’ primary, adopted by Washington voters last fall, meets the constitutional standards set by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Attorney General’s Office is reviewing today’s ruling and we plan to appeal the case to the 9th Circuit.”

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For more information contact, Media Relations Director, Janelle Guthrie, at (360) 586-0725 or via e-mail at janelleg@atg.wa.gov