Dear Editor,

The King County Executive race has become extremely tight in these last weeks approaching the August primaries.

While Republican Hutchison has a strong lead (for now) the Democratic candidates face fierce competition with Phillips and Constantine leading the way, subsequently the role of endorsements will play a significant role.

Though recently Constantine has received a few labor endorsements, Phillips maintains a stronghold over key labor unions such as the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Seattle/King County Building and Construction Trades Council, and the Washington Education Association Political Action Committee.

With the primaries approaching, it will be interesting to see the impact of the labor unions and Larry pull through with such strong endorsements.

Temesgen Gebreab
Seattle