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Jason Osgood Declares Candidacy for King County Director of Elections

By jeffuppy
Thu Nov 20, 2008 at 10:13:30 PM PST
Section: King County Topic: Election Integrity

Excellent News Everyone:

Jason Osgood is officially running for King County Director of Elections!

Media release below the fold.

Now we all need to get out there and spread the word with the faithful! This is the best opportunity in ages to make real progress on the issue of election integrity in King County and across the State. Our community could actually be a role model on this issue instead of an embarrassment! Just imagine.

It already looks like at least 3 Republicans are in this thing, plus a gob of other potential randoms. If Osgood can pull the Democratic base I think he has an outstanding chance.

Donate money! Donate Time! Go Jason!

November 20, 2008

***For Immediate Release***

Jason Osgood Declares Candidacy for King County Director of Elections

Jason Osgood, co-founder of the election integrity watchdog group Washington Citizens for Fair Elections, today officially declared his candidacy for King County Director of Elections.

On November 4th, the voters of King County passed I-25, creating the new position of Director of Elections and sending a clear signal that the management of King County Elections should be removed from the control of career politicians.

Osgood, in announcing his intention to file for office, pledged to bring fairness and impartiality to KC Elections and to end the divisive politics of the past.

“The Director of Elections must be fair, impartial, and utterly committed to transparency and accountability”, Osgood said, “My highest priority as Director of Elections will be to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot, and that all votes are counted correctly.”

Additionally, Osgood promised to work to protect voter privacy while also ensuring a publicly accessible vote counting process.

Osgood brings a high degree of experience and professionalism to the race for Director of Elections. He has worked for more than 20 years in high technology managing complex projects and has a unique understanding of the technology increasingly used to manage our election systems.

“The voters have made it clear they want a professional with the necessary skills and expertise to conduct our elections,” said Osgood.

For more information on the Jason Osgood for King County Director of Elections Campaign, please contact:

(206) 724-2119

info@jasonosgood.com

http://www.jasonosgood.com

PO Box 30805, Seattle, WA 98113

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Jason Osgood Declares Candidacy for King County Director of Elections | 12 comments (12 topical)

I still want to know whose idea it was that this should be a single plurality election with no runoff

by wrog on Fri Nov 21, 2008 at 12:56:30 AM PST

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That would be the committee by jeffuppy, 11/21/2008 01:21:53 PM PST (none / 0)

People don't take Richard by gibney, 11/22/2008 10:37:02 AM PST (none / 0)

I kid Richard by jeffuppy, 11/22/2008 12:32:03 PM PST (none / 0)

On Richard Pope pedestals and Jason Osgood... by Particle Man, 11/22/2008 01:09:14 PM PST (none / 0)

Great news!

Congratulations, Jason!

by noemie maxwell on Fri Nov 21, 2008 at 02:29:31 PM PST

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YES

We Need You

Please use all froms of communication, web, AND MAIL to ensure that all are registered and all votes are counted.

by ktkeller on Sun Nov 23, 2008 at 01:26:30 AM PST

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Let's hope for lots of Republicans

---and only one Democrat. I think Jason ought to have a chat with Sheryl Huff and ask her to stay on in some capacity to do the people management part. For all her naivete about computer security, the people end of the King County operation is pretty transparent.

by eridani on Sun Nov 23, 2008 at 09:51:45 PM PST

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not only Not Going To Happen by wrog, 11/24/2008 04:14:04 PM PST (none / 0)

Pflug? Who said anything about Pflug? by Particle Man, 11/25/2008 11:46:57 AM PST (none / 0)

ok, Pam Roach, then by wrog, 12/03/2008 02:36:19 PM PST (none / 0)

Jason is in the race to stay

Jason is in the race to stay and anyone who thinks they can play kingmaker and slip in a ringer better plan on a fight. Jason combines health, integrity, experience, and ability to succeed in a very tough job.
Visit www.JasonOsgood.com

by Truth on Sat Dec 06, 2008 at 07:56:09 PM PST

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Jason Osgood Declares Candidacy for King County Director of Elections | 12 comments (12 topical)

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