October 13, 2016 - 8:11 am

Today in the KBCS 2016 Election Series– the race to represent the 37th legislative district, first position, in the State House. Democrat Sharon Tomiko Santos currently holds that position since being elected in 1998. This year, she’s being challenged for her position by non-partisan candidate John Dickinson.

The 37th district extends along the southwestern border of Lake Washington, including Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Rainier Beach, and Renton.

KBCS News Director Yuko Kodama has more. This series was produced by Jennie Cecil Moore and Angie Voyles Askham.