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'''James Dow Constantine''' (born November 15, 1961), better known as '''Dow Constantine''', is an [[United States|American]] politician in the state of [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] where he currently serves as [[King County Executive]], an office he has held since November 2009. |
'''James Dow Constantine''' (born November 15, 1961), better known as '''Dow Constantine''', is an [[United States|American]] politician in the state of [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] where he currently serves as [[King County Executive]], an office he has held since November 2009. He was previously in the state legislature and on the [[King County Council]], chairing the latter before his election as Executive. Constantine is a self-identified [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], although the Executive's office is officially nonpartisan. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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James Dow Constantine was born and raised in [[West Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], the son of John and Lois Constantine. In 1980, he graduated from [[West Seattle High School]], where he was student body president and an [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]]. He attended the [[University of Washington]] (UW), receiving a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in political science and graduated as a member of the [[Phi Kappa Sigma]] fraternity.<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20030902&slug=bio-constantineddow "Dow Constantine*, D - King County Council Dist. 8"], Profile, ''Seattle Times'', September 2, 2003</ref> Constantine also served an internship with Washington's 34th Legislative District representative [[Phil Talmadge]].<ref name="NWA"/> While attending law school, Constantine worked as a |
James Dow Constantine was born and raised in [[West Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], the son of John and Lois Constantine. In 1980, he graduated from [[West Seattle High School]], where he was student body president and an [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]]. He attended the [[University of Washington]] (UW), receiving a [[Bachelor of Arts]] in political science and graduated as a member of the [[Phi Kappa Sigma]] fraternity.<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20030902&slug=bio-constantineddow "Dow Constantine*, D - King County Council Dist. 8"], Profile, ''Seattle Times'', September 2, 2003</ref> Constantine also served an internship with Washington's 34th Legislative District representative [[Phil Talmadge]].<ref name="NWA"/> While attending law school, Constantine worked as a disc jockey for the college radio station [[KCMU]].<ref>Chris Grygeil, [http://www.seattlepi.com/local/405540_dow27.html?source=rss "Constantine: County government broken, needs fixing"], Seattle Post-Intellingencer'', April 27, 2009</ref> In 1989, he earned a [[Juris Doctor|law degree]] from the [[University of Washington School of Law]].<ref name="NWA">Yuki Nakajima, [http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/07/constantine-vs-phillips/ "Constantine vs. Phillips", ]''Northwest Asian Weekly'', Community News, News, Vol 28 No 31 | 7/25 - 7/31, 23 July 2009</ref> Constantine later returned to obtain a [[Master of Arts|Master's degree]] in [[urban planning]] from UW in 1992.<ref name="NWA"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Constantine opened a private law practice in 1990.<ref name="Onstot">Laura Onstot, [http://www.seattleweekly.com/2009-09-23/news/dow-but-not-out/ "Dow, But Not Out"], ''Seattle Weekly'', September 22, 2009</ref> He served as chair of the 34th District Democrats |
Constantine opened a private law practice in 1990.<ref name="Onstot">Laura Onstot, [http://www.seattleweekly.com/2009-09-23/news/dow-but-not-out/ "Dow, But Not Out"], ''Seattle Weekly'', September 22, 2009</ref> He served as chair of the 34th District Democrats and worked as an aide for King County Councilmember [[Greg Nickels]]. Constantine was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1996<ref name="Ervin2">Keith Ervin, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010086140_constantine18m.html "Constantine trimmed budgets, yet some blame him for rise in spending"], ''Seattle Times'', October 18, 2009</ref> and won re-election in 1998.<ref name="kingcounty.gov"/> In 2001, he became a Washington State Senator. He left the state senate in 2002 after being appointed to the King County Council to replace Nickels, who had been elected Seattle mayor.<ref name="Ervin2"/> Constantine was a King County Councilmember from 2002 to 2009, representing the eighth district, which includes [[West Seattle]], parts of [[Seattle, Washington|Southeast Seattle]], North Highline, [[Burien]], [[Vashon Island]], [[Maury Island]], [[Normandy Park]], and parts of both [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]] and [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]].<ref name="kingcounty.gov">http://www.kingcounty.gov/Constantine.aspx</ref> In 2009, he served as Council Chair. |
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=== King County |
=== King County Executive election=== |
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Constantine announced his candidacy for [[King County Executive]] on February 16, 2009 to replace [[Ron Sims]] who was appointed the United States [[Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/400235_executive16.html?source=rss | work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer | title=Constantine to run for King County executive | date=February 15, 2009}}</ref> In the [[primary election]], Constantine received 22% of the votes to advance to a run |
Constantine announced his candidacy for [[King County Executive]] on February 16, 2009, to replace [[Ron Sims]], who was appointed the United States [[Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/400235_executive16.html?source=rss | work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer | title=Constantine to run for King County executive | date=February 15, 2009}}</ref> In the [[primary election]], Constantine received 22% of the votes to advance to a run-off against candidate [[Susan Hutchison]], who received 37%.<ref name=Advance>{{cite web | title = Hutchison, Constantine Advance In King Co. Exec Race | date = August 18, 2009 | publisher = kirotv.com | accessdate = 2009-10-30 | url = http://www.kirotv.com/politics/20455316/detail.html}}</ref> Described as "perhaps the most contentious race on the November [2009] ballot" by Seattle's [[NPR]] outlet KPLU,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain/article/0/1/1569276/KPLU.Local.News/Frying.Pan.Awaits.New.King.County.Executive | title = Frying Pan Awaits New King County Executive | last = Davis | first = Gary | date = 2009-10-23 | accessdate= 2009-10-30 | publisher = National Public Radio KPLU 88.5}}</ref> the campaign was characterized by [[negative campaigning]], including "mudslinging" ads paid for by the candidates' supporters.<ref>{{cite web | title = Mudslinging Abounds In King Co Exec Race | url = http://www.kirotv.com/video/20456431/index.html | date = August 18, 2009 | accessdate = 2009-10-30}} (video)</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.komonews.com/news/local/65090772.html | last = Johnson | first = Bryan | title = Mud-slinging starts in King County Exec race | publisher = KOMO 4 News | date = October 20, 2009 | accessdate = 2009-10-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=227800 | title = Attacks continue in King County executive race | date = October 21, 2009 | accessdate = 2009-10-30 | last = Sullivan | first = Chris | publisher = mynorthwest.com}}</ref> |
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Constantine received press attention for stressing the conservative affiliations of Hutchison, pointing to her involvement with the [[Discovery Institute]] and contributions to Republican candidates such as President Bush in 2004 and Mike Huckabee in 2008.<ref>Keith Ervin, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009543342_kcexecconstantine27m.html "Constantine runs as 'most progressive' of county-exec hopefuls"], ''Seattle Times'', 27 July 2009</ref><ref>Gene Johnson, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009669174_apwarepublicaninseattle.html "Ex-Seattle TV anchor stresses 'nonpartisan' label"], ''Seattle Times'', 15 August 2009</ref><ref>Laura Onstot, [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2009/06/constantine_challenges_hutchis.php "Constantine Challenges Hutchison to a Duel"], ''Seattle Weekly'', 10 June 2009</ref> Hutchison downplayed any perceived partisanship and criticized Constantine as a political insider with close ties to labor unions.<ref name="Onstot"/> |
Constantine received press attention for stressing the conservative affiliations of Hutchison, pointing to her involvement with the [[Discovery Institute]] and contributions to Republican candidates such as President Bush in 2004 and Mike Huckabee in 2008.<ref>Keith Ervin, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009543342_kcexecconstantine27m.html "Constantine runs as 'most progressive' of county-exec hopefuls"], ''Seattle Times'', 27 July 2009</ref><ref>Gene Johnson, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009669174_apwarepublicaninseattle.html "Ex-Seattle TV anchor stresses 'nonpartisan' label"], ''Seattle Times'', 15 August 2009</ref><ref>Laura Onstot, [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2009/06/constantine_challenges_hutchis.php "Constantine Challenges Hutchison to a Duel"], ''Seattle Weekly'', 10 June 2009</ref> Hutchison downplayed any perceived partisanship and criticized Constantine as a political insider with close ties to labor unions.<ref name="Onstot"/> |
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In October 2009, the [[Washington State Public Disclosure Commission]] (PDC) investigated allegations that |
In October 2009, the [[Washington State Public Disclosure Commission]] (PDC) investigated allegations that Constantine's campaign illegally coordinated with an independent campaign on anti-Hutchison ads.<ref>{{cite news | last = Ervin | first = Keith | title = State to investigate Constantine campaign | url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010012908_pdccomplaints07m.html | work = Seattle Time | date = October 7, 2009| accessdate = 2009-10-30}}</ref> The PDC concluded there was no coordination and dismissed the complaint.<ref>[http://www.pdc.wa.gov/qviewreports/results.aspx?rpt=http://hera.pdc.wa.gov/PublicAppXtender/ISubmitQuery.aspx?DSN=IMAGE&AppName=PDC&FILER+NAME=CONSTANTINE+JAMES+DOW*&FORM+TYPE=List:%20%27WARNLTR%27,%20%27STIP%27,%20%27MISC*%27 Dow Constantine], Public Disclosure Commission, 26 March 2010, 8 pp</ref> The PDC also investigated complaints regarding Hutchison's campaign on allegations that campaign contributions exceeded single election limits and that expenditures by the campaign were not properly documented.<ref name=Mapes>{{cite news | last = Mapes | first = Lynda V. | title = PDC will investigate campaign finance complaint against Hutchison | url = http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2010108655_pdc_will_investigate_campaign.html | date = October 21, 2009 | accessdate = 2009-10-30 | work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> The PDC imposed a $100 fine against Hutchison for exceeding campaign limits and dismissed the failure-to-report allegations.<ref>[http://www.pdc.wa.gov/qviewreports/results.aspx?rpt=http://hera.pdc.wa.gov/PublicAppXtender/ISubmitQuery.aspx?DSN=IMAGE&AppName=PDC&FILER+NAME=HUTCHISON+SUSAN*&OFFICE+SOUGHT=COUNTY+EXECUTIVE&ELECTION+YEAR=2009 Susan Hutchison], Public Disclosure Commission, 6 April 2010, 6pp</ref> |
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[[File:Dow Constantine County Exec inaugural 03B.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Constantine acknowledges crowd applause after taking the oath of office as King County Executive.]] |
[[File:Dow Constantine County Exec inaugural 03B.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Constantine acknowledges crowd applause after taking the oath of office as King County Executive.]] |
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Constantine was endorsed by Governor [[Christine Gregoire]],<ref>Laura Onstot, [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2009/08/washington_state_dems_are_endo.php "Washington State Dems Are Endorsing Dow, But Where Are the Locals?"], ''Seattle Weekly'', 31 August 2009</ref> Seattle Mayor [[Greg Nickles]], |
Constantine was endorsed by Governor [[Christine Gregoire]],<ref>Laura Onstot, [http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2009/08/washington_state_dems_are_endo.php "Washington State Dems Are Endorsing Dow, But Where Are the Locals?"], ''Seattle Weekly'', 31 August 2009</ref> Seattle Mayor [[Greg Nickles]], U.S. Senators [[Patty Murray]]<ref name="Ervin">Keith Ervin, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2009759092_constantine_and_hutchison_will.html "Executive candidates Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison will debate"], ''Seattle Times'', 27 August 2009</ref> and [[Maria Cantwell]],<ref name="Ervin"/> Washington State Senate Majority Leader [[Lisa Brown (Washington politician)|Lisa Brown]], as well as state Senators [[Ed Murray (Washington politician)|Ed Murray]], [[Ken Jacobsen]], [[Joe McDermott (politician)|Joe McDermott]], and [[Karen Keiser]].<ref>[http://dowconstantine.com/index.php?page=display&id=134 "Endorsements"], Friends of Dow Constantine, Dow Constantine campaign website, retrieved 13-10-2009</ref> Organizations that endorsed Constantine included [[NARAL Pro-Choice Washington]], [[Sierra Club]], [[Cascade Bicycle Club]], [[International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers]] and [[UFCW]]. |
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On election night, November 3, the initial batch of |
On election night, November 3, the initial batch of results had Constantine winning the election over Hutchison, at that time receiving 57% of the votes to her 43%.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010196404_elexkingexec04m.html | title = Constantine defeats Hutchison for King County exec | last = Young | first = Bob | date = November 3, 2009 | work = Seattle Times | accessdate = 2009-11-05}}</ref> He was expected to replace interim Executive [[Kurt Triplett]] on November 24 following the certification of election results by the King County Elections' Canvassing Board.<ref>{{cite news | title = County executive-elect Constantine names team | last = Ervin | first = Keith | work = Seattle Times | date = November 5, 2009 | url = http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010204840_constantine05m.html | accessdate = 2009-11-05}}</ref> Constantine was ultimately declared the winner, and was inaugurated November 24, 2009. |
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=== '''King County Executive terms''' === |
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Since his first election as King County Executive, Constantine worked to instill a culture of performance that changed the way King County does business, forging partnerships with residents, cities, employees, and other County leaders to craft sustainable government reforms. His agenda put King County back on sound financial footing and positioned the region for opportunities created by a new global economy. |
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Constantine was re-elected in November 2013 by the largest margin of victory ever recorded for the office of King County Executive. His second term is focused on meeting two of the greatest generational challenges of our time: building equity and opportunity, and confronting climate change. |
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Constantine led King County's efforts to enroll nearly 200,000 uninsured residents in affordable healthcare. He created partnerships to rebuild South Park Bridge, preserved the remaining natural shoreline in Puget Sound on Maury Island, and secured funding to protect South King County communities from flooding. |
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In 2014, Constantine accepted the Innovations in American Government award from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for the County's success in containing the cost of employee health care and saving $46 million. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 00:09, 10 September 2015
Dow Constantine | |
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8th King County Executive | |
Assumed office 24 November 2009 | |
Preceded by | Kurt Triplett |
King County Councilmember of the Metropolitan King County Council from the 8th District | |
In office 7 January 2002 – 24 November 2009 | |
Preceded by | Greg Nickels |
Succeeded by | Jan Drago |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 34th district | |
In office 26 November 2000 – 7 January 2002 | |
Preceded by | Michael J. Heavey |
Succeeded by | Erik Poulsen |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
In office 13 January 1997 – 26 November 2000 | |
Preceded by | Georgette Valle |
Succeeded by | Joe McDermott |
Personal details | |
Born | James Dow Constantine November 15, 1961 Seattle, Washington, United States |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Shirley Carlson |
Children | Sabrina Kyoko Adele Constantine |
Residence | North Admiral, Seattle, Washington |
Alma mater | University of Washington |
Occupation | King County Executive |
Profession | Attorney, Urban Planner, Politician |
Website | King County Executive |
James Dow Constantine (born November 15, 1961), better known as Dow Constantine, is an American politician in the state of Washington where he currently serves as King County Executive, an office he has held since November 2009. He was previously in the state legislature and on the King County Council, chairing the latter before his election as Executive. Constantine is a self-identified Democrat, although the Executive's office is officially nonpartisan.
Early life and education
James Dow Constantine was born and raised in West Seattle, Washington, the son of John and Lois Constantine. In 1980, he graduated from West Seattle High School, where he was student body president and an Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Washington (UW), receiving a Bachelor of Arts in political science and graduated as a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.[1] Constantine also served an internship with Washington's 34th Legislative District representative Phil Talmadge.[2] While attending law school, Constantine worked as a disc jockey for the college radio station KCMU.[3] In 1989, he earned a law degree from the University of Washington School of Law.[2] Constantine later returned to obtain a Master's degree in urban planning from UW in 1992.[2]
Career
Constantine opened a private law practice in 1990.[4] He served as chair of the 34th District Democrats and worked as an aide for King County Councilmember Greg Nickels. Constantine was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1996[5] and won re-election in 1998.[6] In 2001, he became a Washington State Senator. He left the state senate in 2002 after being appointed to the King County Council to replace Nickels, who had been elected Seattle mayor.[5] Constantine was a King County Councilmember from 2002 to 2009, representing the eighth district, which includes West Seattle, parts of Southeast Seattle, North Highline, Burien, Vashon Island, Maury Island, Normandy Park, and parts of both SeaTac and Tukwila.[6] In 2009, he served as Council Chair.
King County Executive election
Constantine announced his candidacy for King County Executive on February 16, 2009, to replace Ron Sims, who was appointed the United States Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.[7] In the primary election, Constantine received 22% of the votes to advance to a run-off against candidate Susan Hutchison, who received 37%.[8] Described as "perhaps the most contentious race on the November [2009] ballot" by Seattle's NPR outlet KPLU,[9] the campaign was characterized by negative campaigning, including "mudslinging" ads paid for by the candidates' supporters.[10][11][12]
Constantine received press attention for stressing the conservative affiliations of Hutchison, pointing to her involvement with the Discovery Institute and contributions to Republican candidates such as President Bush in 2004 and Mike Huckabee in 2008.[13][14][15] Hutchison downplayed any perceived partisanship and criticized Constantine as a political insider with close ties to labor unions.[4]
In October 2009, the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) investigated allegations that Constantine's campaign illegally coordinated with an independent campaign on anti-Hutchison ads.[16] The PDC concluded there was no coordination and dismissed the complaint.[17] The PDC also investigated complaints regarding Hutchison's campaign on allegations that campaign contributions exceeded single election limits and that expenditures by the campaign were not properly documented.[18] The PDC imposed a $100 fine against Hutchison for exceeding campaign limits and dismissed the failure-to-report allegations.[19]
Constantine was endorsed by Governor Christine Gregoire,[20] Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles, U.S. Senators Patty Murray[21] and Maria Cantwell,[21] Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, as well as state Senators Ed Murray, Ken Jacobsen, Joe McDermott, and Karen Keiser.[22] Organizations that endorsed Constantine included NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Sierra Club, Cascade Bicycle Club, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and UFCW.
On election night, November 3, the initial batch of results had Constantine winning the election over Hutchison, at that time receiving 57% of the votes to her 43%.[23] He was expected to replace interim Executive Kurt Triplett on November 24 following the certification of election results by the King County Elections' Canvassing Board.[24] Constantine was ultimately declared the winner, and was inaugurated November 24, 2009.
King County Executive terms
Since his first election as King County Executive, Constantine worked to instill a culture of performance that changed the way King County does business, forging partnerships with residents, cities, employees, and other County leaders to craft sustainable government reforms. His agenda put King County back on sound financial footing and positioned the region for opportunities created by a new global economy.
Constantine was re-elected in November 2013 by the largest margin of victory ever recorded for the office of King County Executive. His second term is focused on meeting two of the greatest generational challenges of our time: building equity and opportunity, and confronting climate change.
Constantine led King County's efforts to enroll nearly 200,000 uninsured residents in affordable healthcare. He created partnerships to rebuild South Park Bridge, preserved the remaining natural shoreline in Puget Sound on Maury Island, and secured funding to protect South King County communities from flooding.
In 2014, Constantine accepted the Innovations in American Government award from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for the County's success in containing the cost of employee health care and saving $46 million.
Personal life
Constantine married his long-time partner Shirley Carlson in a private ceremony on October 31, 2013.[25] The couple met while working at the University of Washington radio station.[21] They live in North Admiral, Seattle.[26]
References
- ^ "Dow Constantine*, D - King County Council Dist. 8", Profile, Seattle Times, September 2, 2003
- ^ a b c Yuki Nakajima, "Constantine vs. Phillips", Northwest Asian Weekly, Community News, News, Vol 28 No 31 | 7/25 - 7/31, 23 July 2009
- ^ Chris Grygeil, "Constantine: County government broken, needs fixing", Seattle Post-Intellingencer, April 27, 2009
- ^ a b Laura Onstot, "Dow, But Not Out", Seattle Weekly, September 22, 2009
- ^ a b Keith Ervin, "Constantine trimmed budgets, yet some blame him for rise in spending", Seattle Times, October 18, 2009
- ^ a b http://www.kingcounty.gov/Constantine.aspx
- ^ "Constantine to run for King County executive". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. February 15, 2009.
- ^ "Hutchison, Constantine Advance In King Co. Exec Race". kirotv.com. August 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ Davis, Gary (2009-10-23). "Frying Pan Awaits New King County Executive". National Public Radio KPLU 88.5. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ "Mudslinging Abounds In King Co Exec Race". August 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-30. (video)
- ^ Johnson, Bryan (October 20, 2009). "Mud-slinging starts in King County Exec race". KOMO 4 News. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ Sullivan, Chris (October 21, 2009). "Attacks continue in King County executive race". mynorthwest.com. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ Keith Ervin, "Constantine runs as 'most progressive' of county-exec hopefuls", Seattle Times, 27 July 2009
- ^ Gene Johnson, "Ex-Seattle TV anchor stresses 'nonpartisan' label", Seattle Times, 15 August 2009
- ^ Laura Onstot, "Constantine Challenges Hutchison to a Duel", Seattle Weekly, 10 June 2009
- ^ Ervin, Keith (October 7, 2009). "State to investigate Constantine campaign". Seattle Time. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ Dow Constantine, Public Disclosure Commission, 26 March 2010, 8 pp
- ^ Mapes, Lynda V. (October 21, 2009). "PDC will investigate campaign finance complaint against Hutchison". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ Susan Hutchison, Public Disclosure Commission, 6 April 2010, 6pp
- ^ Laura Onstot, "Washington State Dems Are Endorsing Dow, But Where Are the Locals?", Seattle Weekly, 31 August 2009
- ^ a b c Keith Ervin, "Executive candidates Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison will debate", Seattle Times, 27 August 2009 Cite error: The named reference "Ervin" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Endorsements", Friends of Dow Constantine, Dow Constantine campaign website, retrieved 13-10-2009
- ^ Young, Bob (November 3, 2009). "Constantine defeats Hutchison for King County exec". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ Ervin, Keith (November 5, 2009). "County executive-elect Constantine names team". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ Emily Heffter, "County Executive Dow Constantine marries in private ceremony", Seattle Times, November 14, 2013
- ^ Peyton Whitley, "Constantine ready for County Council", The Seattle Times, December 3, 2001