Washington State Attorney General

Attorney General Rob McKennaThe Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (WACOPS) announced today that they are endorsing Attorney General Rob McKenna (R-Bellevue) for re-election over John Ladenburg (D-Tacoma). WACOPS is an organization made up of almost 5,000 police officers and deputy sheriffs across the state.

"WACOPS is proud to endorse and support Rob McKenna for re-election as Attorney General," said WACOPS President Mark Lann. "He has a proven track record of supporting law enforcement officers across this state. As the State's chief law enforcement officer, Rob Mckenna has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to give officers the tools they need to fight crimes. He has worked especially hard on issues related to violent sex offenders as well as criminals who would work to steal our identities."

The campaign to re-elect Rob McKenna (R-Bellevue) for Attorney General announced Monday that they had passed the $1,000,000 mark for fundraising over the weekend. McKenna, who was a King County Councilman prior to serving as the Attorney General, has raised more money this cycle than any other statewide candidate short of gubernatorial candidates Dino Rossi and Gov. Chris Gregoire. He has also brought in $100,000 in the first half of June, and had more than $400,000 on hand at the end of May.

"These numbers indicate the breadth and depth of my support around the state," McKenna said in a press release. "I am grateful that so many Washington voters support what I am doing and want to see me return to office.  It shows that I am focused on the right things: Fighting crime and protecting families."

RENTON -

Pierce County Executive and Democratic Attorney General candidate John Ladenburg addressed a crowd of precinct officers, candidates and party activists at the monthly King County Democrats meeting Tuesday night at the Carpenter's Union Hall in Renton.