King County Democrats say they have picked three nominees as the possible replacements for Ross Hunter in the 48th District state House of Representatives seat he has resigned. The precinct committee officers in the Eastside district selected attorney Patty Kuderer, who lives in Clyde Hill, as their top choice. She was followed by Redmond City Councilmember Kim Allen and real-estate broker Santiago Ramos. The King County Council will make the final decision in the next 60 days.
Hunter left to become head of the state's Department of Early Learning.