http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2001874883_primary09m.htmlOLYMPIA — The state House, in another setback for the state's political parties, last night approved a Louisiana-style primary system that would let voters cast ballots for any candidate and would send the top two finishers to the general election.
The House, by a 51-46 vote, went for the same system that passed the state Senate last week over the objections of the parties and Gov. Gary Locke.
The House proposal adds a twist, however — requiring the state to revert to a much-different election system patterned after Montana's if the Louisiana plan doesn't pass muster in court.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Finkbeiner, R-Kirkland, said the House version has a good chance of making it through the Senate and to Locke's desk.
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