[djf]

Is the live feed done? Did they adjourn?

WHO THE HECK IS OUR GOVERNOR????

[Vicki]

The feed is down. The judge said he doesn't think he can order a revote. However, it sounded like the election can be declared null and void. If that happens, Gregoire leaves. Lt. Gov. is in until Nov. for a new election.

Not sure about all of this we need some real legal analysis.

[ScottFromSpokane]

The judge hasn't ruled on the election contest. He has ruled that the contest will go forward, but that he does not have the power to order a revote.

If the GOP wins the contest, what will probably happen is that the office will simply declared vacant.

At that point, the ordinary procedures for a vacancy come into play: Lt. Gov. Brad Owen acts as governor until November, when there will be an election to fill the unexpired term.

I think.