articleThe Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today congratulated its endorsee, Jamie Pedersen, on his Democratic primary victory over five other candidates in the race for a seat in the Washington state House of Representatives. When the polls closed on Election Day a week ago, Pedersen was in the lead, but the race was too close to call. With the tally of mail-in ballots almost complete, Pedersen's lead has grown to 252 votes, an insurmountable lead for his closest challenger. County election officials will certify the election on Friday. Pedersen, who is expected to win the general election easily in the overwhelmingly Democratic 43rd District of Seattle, succeeds openly gay Rep. Ed Murray, who is running for a seat in the state Senate.
