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We have an exceptional candidate running this year for state senator for the 10th LD: Helen Price Johnson. If I were to list the qualifications I would want in a senator representing our district, she would fulfill each and every one.

Helen is experienced. She has been our county commissioner in Island County for the past three terms. She came into office at a time of the recession as Island County’s first ever elected woman commissioner. Helen had to be strong to hit the ground running, plowing through tough times of the recession with steadiness and determination. Since that first term...