For the gory details: soundpolitics.com
Interest from non-locals is much appreciated. Feel free to write to our Sec. of State, Sam Reed (email), and tell him what non-Washingtonians think of this mess. This whole thing is a joke - 129 vote lead for Gregoire after the THIRD count, after trailing by 261 (count #1) and then 42 (count #2), and ONLY after questionable votes (with no associated voter) mysteriously appeared. 9 times during the counts, King County "found" ballots unexpectedly.
One thing this Washington State voter can assure you: Rossi's case is ROCK SOLID. I have every confidence that an impartial decision rendered on the basis of fact will THROW OUT THIS SHAM OF AN ELECTION.
Judge John Bridge annulled and set aside the 2000 election for Wenatchee Mayor, finding that Gary Schoessler was not eligible because he failed to meet the residency requirements.
Judge John Bridge was meticulous in his findings of fact and law. He enumerated 90 separate findings of fact and 15 conclusions of law. His thoroughness may be one reason why the WA State Supreme Court unanimously upheld the election annulment.
Another notable fact is that Judge John Bridge did not delay the proceedings. The election contest was filed December 3, 1999 and the ruling was filed January 7, 2000. Also notable was that the WA Supreme Court immediately accepted review and affirmed on April 20, 2000. Almost 5 months from the filing to the final decision.