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With so much laser-like focus on the Presidential campaign, we still have several other BIG issues in Washington state.

Just like two years ago, when there was an election held to replace the retiring Doc Hastings, Dan Newhouse and Clint Didier will square off again in November for the 4th. Congressional District seat.

Two years after losing a hotly contested and close race to Rep. Dan Newhouse, Clint Didier is giving it another run.

In addition to being sworn in Tuesday, and being assigned to several committees,  newly-elected WA state Representative Dan Newhouse also appeared to put his money where his mouth is.  Here, he is seen with House Speaker John Boehner during his swearing in ceremony in D.C.

A lawsuit accusing Washington State Potato Commission Executive Director Chris Voigt of ethics violations has been settled "to the satisfaction of Mr Didier," said the attorney for the 4th. District Congressional candidate.

Political Action Committees are viewed as great benefactors, or as the bane of politics.  It just depends upon whom you talk to.

Next Wednesday, September 24th, the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the "4th. Congressional District Candidates Forum".

A candidate forum was held in the Prosser City Park Tuesday evening, and an informal straw poll held afterwards shows both George Cicotte and Clint Didier having some momentum in the 4th. District Race.  But another poll shows some different data.

While she may not have received a majority of the votes in the past, Jamie Wheeler definitely made her voice heard in Southeastern Washington politics.

Based upon a recent round of endorsements, it seems Yakima-based Estakio Beltran is headed for the ballot battle in August.