Don Barlow

In Spokane's 6th Legislative District, where Republicans are intent on recapturing Rep. Don Barlow's position 1 seat, which he won by a mere 260 votes in 2006 after narrowly losing to former Rep. John Serben in 2004, the heat is rising as the August 19 "top two" primary rapidly approaches. The Spokesman-Review's Richard Roesler reports on the race today, notably the online bickering between the two Republican opponents, Mel Lindauer and Kevin Parker, and their supporters.

Some of the key issues the two are battling are local ties, with Lindauer hitting Parker over time spent in the district, and money sources, with Parker highlighting Lindauer's heavily out of district fundraising. Right now both candidates have about $20,000 in the bank, and three weeks to differentiate themselves among Spokane Republicans as the best opponent for Rep. Barlow.

May is the second in a monthly PolitickerWA.com series of the financial status of some of the state's top races.

Here is how things stand as of May 31, 2008. The first number listed is contributions, the second number is expenditures and the third number is the difference between the two. Precluding any unusual circumstances, that third number is equal to cash on hand. The candidate with the most cash on hand is listed at the top of each section.

All numbers below are in the thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted. See April's figures here.

It may not be Karl Rove or Laura Bush, but Mel Lindauer (R-Spokane) is doing his best to bring in the bucks for his run at Democrat Don Barlow's 6th District seat. What he lacks in fame, Lindauer more than makes up in festivity.  read more »

Chris Mulick has the scoop on another race for the state House, this time in Spokane's LD-6. Republican Mel Lindauer will challenge Rep. Don Barlow(D-Spokane) for his seat.

Press release below.

Mel Lindauer Announces Run For Washington State Representative Legislative District 6  read more »