Washington state Sen. Joe Fain concedes to Democratic challenger Mona Das

OLYMPIA – In a tough campaign season for King County Republicans and facing a rape allegation, Washington state Sen. Joe Fain on Friday night conceded the 47th District election to Democratic challenger Mona Das.

In Friday’s updated vote tally, Fain, a Republican from Auburn, trailed Das 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent.


In a Facebook post Friday, Fain congratulated Das, described a rewarding career in Olympia and called for more compromise in politics.

“During my time in office, I tried to be a bridge between parties and ideologies,” wrote Fain, who was first elected in 2010. “Our modern political culture creates plenty of partisan warriors but far too few diplomats. For our State and Country to thrive, we must start listening to one another with open minds and open hearts.”

Neither Fain nor Das responded to requests for comment Friday.


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