Race remains tight in primary for public lands commissioner

Soundside

While ballots are still being counted, most of the races in last week’s primary election have been decided. But one contest in particular – the race to become the next Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington state – has become surprisingly close.

The Commissioner of Public Lands runs the state Department of Natural Resources – think forest and wildfire policy, along with issues like fish hatcheries and salmon restoration.

As of last week, just a few thousand votes separated the two candidates fighting for the final spot in this November’s general election -- and even now, the race is a toss-up.

For the latest, Soundside was joined by Seattle Times' Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda. Both Zhou and Breda are reporters for the Seattle Times Climate Lab.

Guests:

• Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda, Seattle Times staff reporters covering climate and the environment.

Related Links:

• Democrat Upthegrove moves into No. 2 spot in WA lands commissioner primary | The Seattle Times
• Here’s where candidates for WA lands commissioner stand on key issues | The Seattle Times

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