Stephanie Kountouros

August 16, 2008 Press Release or Immediate Release Contact: Jedediah Smart 360.715.1366   Many Democratic Candidates on the 40th LD Senate Ballot   With only a few days left before Primary ballots must be turned in, it is important to let voters know that there will be several candidates on the ballot that are marked as Democratic candidates for the 40th LD Senate seat, being vacated by Harriet Spanel. Two of these candidates on the ballot are Stephanie Kountouros and Paul Gonzales. Both of these candidates have withdrawn from the race and have asked their supporters to cast their vote for Ken Henderson. Retiring 40th LD Senator Harriet Spanel, has also voiced her sole endorsement for Ken Henderson for the primary election. Long serving 40th LD Rep Dave Quall, of Mount Vernon has also asked supporters to cast their vote for Ken Henderson. Additionally, there is one independent candidate, Steve Hopley (Anacortes Port Commissioner) who also dropped from the race and will not appear on the ballot.

Former Candidate Stephanie Kountouros Endorses Ken Henderson.

Bellingham-Former 40th LD senate candidate and grassroots/community organizer Stephanie Kountouros has endorsed Ken Henderson. Stephanie is well known for her strong stance on social justice issues and participation as a Washington State Democratic platform representative. As a community coordinator she was credited as leading on of the most well organized and effective Obama county campaigns in the nation. Kountouros’ endorsement comes at a pinnacle time in the campaign season. Voters just received mail-in ballots this week and many wonder who is the best choice to replace long serving, Senator Harriet Spanel.