Mary Skinner

May 21, 2008 - 2:06pm

Candidate rumblings in the 14th

Last week Rep. Mary Skinner (R-Yakima) made some waves in the 14th District when she announced her retirement late in the game, leaving little time for candidates to begin their campaigns.

The Yakima Herald reports that, in the small interval of time since Skinner's announcement, five candidates have expressed interest already, and one speculative frontrunner has even dropped out of the bidding.

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May 14, 2008 - 3:16pm

Rep. Skinner announces retirement

Rep. Skinner honoring women's suffrageRep. Skinner honoring women's suffrage14th District Rep. Mary Skinner (R-Yakima) has announced that she will retire from the House after a 14-year career. She sent out a press release today that was rife with mentions of her Christian faith to explain her decision.

"After long and careful consideration and much prayer, I have decided not to seek an eighth term in office as state representative and will retire in January," said Skinner.

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