Walla Walla political organizations comment on 16th Legislative District race for Position 2

The race for Washington’s 16th Legislative District Position 2 faces uncertainty following the resignation of candidate Skyler Rude. Despite winning 54 percent of the vote, Rude will not take office. The seat will now be filled through an appointment process involving the state Republican Party and commissioners from the four counties within the district. Local political organizations have expressed differing views on the fairness and implications of this appointment procedure.