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Washington AG Rob McKenna launches gov. campaign

The Columbian
Published: June 6, 2011, 5:00pm

BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — Attorney General Rob McKenna has officially launched his campaign for Washington governor.

McKenna declared his candidacy Wednesday night at a Bellevue event attended by hundreds of supporters. He is seeking to become the first Republican to hold the post in more than a quarter of a century.

Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire said this week she hasn’t decided whether she will seek a third term.

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Mike Baker can be reached at http://twitter.com/MikeBakerAP

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