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News: Washington State Senate Candidates Dhingra and Englund to Meet in Luncheon Debate

Seattle, WA, August 24, 2017 – Seattle CityClub and KIRO 7 will present a luncheon debate between Washington 45th legislative district candidates Manka Dhingra and Jinyoung Lee Englund on October 10, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) at Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond. The debate will be livestreamed by KIRO 7.

Manka Dhingra and Jinyoung Lee Englund are the final candidates in an election race that will determine the balance of power in Washington State’s Senate after finishing first and second in King County’s August 1 primary.

“The 45th had the highest legislative district voter turnout in this year’s primary, and we are excited to partner with KIRO 7 to ensure voters get the opportunity to hear from the candidates before November’s election,” said Diane Douglas, Executive Director at Seattle CityClub.

Residents in Washington’s 45th legislative district, which includes Kirkland, Duvall, Woodinville and Sammamish, are encouraged to submit questions that may be asked by the moderators during the debate via Seattle CityClub’s question form.

The 45th District State Senate Luncheon Debate is sponsored by The Boeing Company and Microsoft.

Free tickets are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who register at seattlecityclub.org/calendar/

About Seattle CityClub

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders.

For more information, contact:

Diane Douglas, Executive Director

Seattle CityClub

ddouglas@SeattleCityClub.org

206.682.7395

 

Everett Lawson, Marketing + Web Manager

Seattle CityClub

elawson@SeattleCityClub.org

206.682.7395

Seattle CityClub

240 Second Avenue S., Suite 208

Seattle, WA 98104

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