Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 20, 2000
Contact: Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136
Statement by Gov. Gary Locke on the blanket primary negotiations
OLYMPIA - "I am pleased that Secretary of State Ralph Munro and Attorney General Chris Gregoire have reached an agreement to not change this September's primary, so that all voters may cast ballots, as they always have.
"Political parties will be able to debate their issues and argue their positions later in court. This agreement will prevent the disruption of this September's election, and it will give the state legislature an opportunity to make changes for future elections."