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The Columbian Endorses Brian 

The Columbian in Vancouver became the first major Washington newspaper to give Brian's re-election candidacy a pre-primary election endorsement.  This is what the newspaper's editors wrote about Brian:

"For state auditor, incumbent Brian Sonntag is another public servant who eschews partisan politics.  Two challengers fall far short of Sonntag's four terms of diligent work, especially in administering a rash of new performance audits for state and local agencies."

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Brian's Message to Washington's Voters 

"Brian is a real champion for Washington's taxpayers.   Trust, independence, integrity, accountability.   That's Brian."  - Former Governor Booth Gardner.

"Brian is a true leader.   He brings integrity to public service and to the important responsibilities of his office.  We need independent leaders like Brian."  -  Dr. Don Argue, Former President of Northwest University.

To the voters of Washington state:

Thank you for the trust and confidence you placed in me as your State Auditor.  The opportunity to serve comes with a great responsibility, and I take that responsibility very seriously. 

We have increased the visibility, and thus the credibility – of a somewhat overlooked office.  But the Office of State Auditor is absolutely essential to good government. 

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Brian Files for Re-election

Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag filed as a candidate for re-election, pledging to continue serving as the taxpayers’ champion to advance government accountability, transparency and responsiveness.

Sonntag, a Democrat, said he will use a new four-year term to broaden the use of his office’s performance audit authority, to strengthen laws ensuring open public meetings and records, and to give citizens a more potent voice in their government.

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Endorsements

Brian has received endorsements of his candidacy for re-election from an impressive list of groups and organizations.  

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