The Seattle Times recommendations for Nov. 2 ballot

The Seattle Times editorial board offers its recommendations for the 2010 elections. The board is interviewing candidates in selected races for Congress, the state Legislature, the state Supreme Court as well as proponents and opponents of proposed state initiatives.

Oct 25— State Supreme Court
The Times recommends Charlie Wiggins for state Supreme Court

Oct 21— King County Charter Amendment 3
Vote for King County Charter Amendment 3

Oct 18— Initiative 1053
Vote yes on Initiative 1053

Oct 18— 1st Congressional District
Vote for Jay Inslee in the 1st Congressional District

Oct 17— King County Proposition 1
Vote yes on King County Proposition 1 for public safety

Oct 15— Seattle's school levy
The Times recommends rejection of Seattle's school levy

Oct 13— 2nd Congressional District
In the 2nd Congressional District, vote for Rep. Rick Larsen

Oct 12— 8th Congressional District
The Times endorses Suzan DelBene in the 8th Congressional District

Oct 11— Initiative 1098
Don't Calitaxicate Washington

Oct 10— 1st Legislative District
1st District recommendation: Democrat Stanford, Republican Munson

Oct 8— U.S. Senate
The Times endorses the re-election of Sen. Patty Murray

Oct 7— 47th District
In the 47th District, vote for Fain, Sullivan and Hargrove

Oct 7— 45th Legislative District
Hill, Haistings and Springer in the 45th Legislative District

Oct 6— 31st Legislative District
The Times recommends Hurst in the 31st District

Oct 5— 32nd Legislative District
The Times recommends David Baker, Cindy Ryu and Ruth Kagi

Oct 3— 44th Legislative District
44th Legislative District, vote for McCaughan and Schmidt

Oct 3— 34th Legislative District
Mike Heavey is the choice in the 34th District

Oct 1— Referendum 52
Referendum 52: Vote no on 'Hans Bonds'

Oct 1— 9th Congressional District
The Times endorses the re-election of Rep. Adam Smith

Sept 30— 48th Legislative District
Diane Tebelius, Deb Eddy endorsed in the 48th District

Sept 29— 48th Legislative District
Re-elect state Sen. Rodney Tom in the 48th Legislative District

Sept 28— 26th Legislative District
Re-elect state Sen. Derek Kilmer

Sept 27— 33rd Legislative District
Re-elect state Sen. Karen Keiser in the 33rd Legislative District

Sept 26— 3rd Congressional District
Denny Heck's the right choice for Washington's 3rd Congressional District

Sept 26— Initiative 1082
Approve I-1082 to open workers' compensation to private competition

Sept 24— Senate Joint Resolution 8225
Support Senate Joint Resolution 8225 regarding the state debt limit

Sept 22— 5th Legislative District
Jay Rodne, Glenn Anderson for state House of Representatives

Sept 21— 41st Legislative District
Litzow, Maxwell and Clibborn for state Legislature in District 41

Sept 19— Initiative 1100
Initiative 1100 best route for Washington state to get out of retail liquor business

Sept 12— Initiative 1107
Voters should reject I-1107 and keep tax increase on candy, water and pop