Democrat McIntire wins state treasurer seat

By Associated Press

Summary

Democrat Jim McIntire has won the Washington state treasurer's race, defeating Republican Allan Martin. Treasurer was the only statewide election in Washington this year without an incumbent.

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Story Published: Nov 6, 2008 at 5:36 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 4:15 AM PST

SEATTLE (AP) - Democrat Jim McIntire has won the Washington state treasurer's race, defeating Republican Allan Martin.

Treasurer was the only statewide election in Washington this year without an incumbent.

McIntire, a state representative and chairman of Washington's revenue forecast panel, held a 52 percent to 48 percent lead Thursday over Martin, the assistant treasurer.

The outgoing treasurer, Democrat Mike Murphy, had crossed party lines to endorse Martin.