Don’t use my picture, Democrats tell Republican in key Senate race

The ads show a Republican senator, Steve Litzow of Mercer Island, smiling alongside his Democratic seatmates and Gov. Jay Inslee.

Not included: The fact those Democrats endorsed Litzow’s opponent, Lisa Wellman — an omission that Democrats say attempts to mislead voters in a tight race that could decide control of the state Senate.

Inslee and Litzow’s Democratic seatmates — state Reps. Tana Senn and Judy Clibborn — say Litzow’s use of their photos in his ads gives the false impression they endorse him.

Wellman’s campaign says the implied endorsement violates state law. Litzow has brushed off the complaints.

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