State Sen. Ken Jacobsen (D-Dogs in Bars) unexpectedly announced his retirement today, setting in motion a sudden reshuffling of the legislative races in his 46th Legislative District.
State Rep. Scott White, a first-term Democratic incumbent quickly announced that he would run for Jacobsen’s senate seat, with the instant backing of much of the Democratic establishment. Meanwhile, political newcomer David Frockt, who had been challenging Jacobsen, will switch races and go after White’s newly vacated state House seat.
Dizzying.
With so little time remaining before the June 10 filing deadline, I’m guessing White might end up running unopposed, and certainly unopposed by any serious challenger. Frockt, on the other hand, I’d be surprised if he didn’t draw an opponent or two now that he’s in a race for an open seat. Perhaps Gerry Pollet, who bitterly contested White for the seat in 2008? Perhaps some energetic, young activist type?
Should be interesting.
That’s out of the blue, isn’t it?
The rise of Scott White, from LD chair to House to (almost certainly) Senate, has been really, really fast.
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As a now former member of the 46th, I’ve been impressed with Scott. Good to see him moving up to bigger and better things.
White actually seems like a true progressive. Be still, my heart.
Heh, great title Goldy.
I’m also impressed with White and happy to see him moving to fill the gap. No mention of Kinney in all of this. Perhaps she’s satisfied with her current seat.
Just read at PubliCola that Kenny is interested in the senate seat too. Interesting times ahead. She’s been a great rep and has done her time in the House…
Done her time?
Well, votes are earned.
What has Scott actually done? Nothing that I can find.