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Listen to the Consider This podcast from NPR. Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. The Democratic

National Convention is in full swing in Chicago. Democrats are fired up for Kamala Harris this week,

and some Republicans too. Coming up, we'll talk with the former chair of the Washington State

Republican Party about why he joined the group Republicans for Harris. But first, let's get you caught up.

Washington State counties are scheduled to certify their election results tonight.

This, as state election officials are preparing for the possibility of a recount in the race Republic Lands Commissioner.

Democrat Dave Up the Grove's lead over Republican Sue Peterson is slim.

The two candidates are in a very tight race to face off against former Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Butler in November.

State law requires a recount when there are fewer than 2,000 votes and half a percentage point between candidates.

Publacola reports a Seattle City Council Committee proposal to thwart prostitution along

Aurora Avenue may be amended after public comment. Enforcement within the so-called stay out of

areas of prostitution zone is considered controversial by some since sex workers can be victims of

trafficking. Councilmember Kathy Moore said she plans to introduce an amendment that would limit

enforcement to sex buyers and pimps.

The Public Safety Committee meets again on September 10th.

And if you're getting primed for Bumbershoot in a couple of weeks,

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