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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on US Supreme Court ruling

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2008

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the US Supreme Court�s ruling on Washington state�s primary system:

�Today�s ruling by the United States Supreme Court is a new day for democracy in Washington state. The ruling upholds the will of the people who overwhelmingly supported changing our state�s primary system in 2004. Washingtonians are known for their independence, and I applaud today�s ruling allowing them to continue to voice their opinion.

�I recognize that both major political parties in our state feel strongly about their right to nominate their own candidates. I hope both parties find a solution that recognizes voters� views.�

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