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closeTacoma’s Jack Hill, an unknown who came out of the woodwork last week and signed up to run against state Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens, has apparently changed his mind.
According to the Secretary of State’s Office Hill withdrew his name at 2:10 a.m. yesterday.
That leaves Stephens running unopposed and it’s somewhat ironic considering she is arguably the most vulnerable of the justices on the ballot this year. That’s based solely on the fact that she was just appointed to the high court in December and has never faced voters.
In the meantime, first term Justice Mary Fairhurst faces a challenge from Michael Bond and veteran Justice Charles Johnson is being challenged by Frank Vulliet and James Beecher.
Candidates have until close of business today to withdraw. But they cannot switch the positions they’re running for, meaning both of Johnson’s challengers have to stay put.
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