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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) Rick Bart (left) and Rick Larsen   ADVERTISEMENT   Candidate bios Rick Larsen Hometown: Everett Occupation: Congressman Party Affiliation: Democrat Age: 43 Education: Bachelor’s degree, in political science, Pacific Lutheran University; masters in public administration, University of Minnesota Experience: Congress, 2001-present; Snohomish County Council 1997-1999 Web site: www.ricklarsen.org Rick Bart Hometown: Arlington Occupation: Retired Snohomish County sheriff Party Affiliation: Republican Age: 60 Education: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice Seattle University; associate degree in law enforcement, Shoreline Community College Experience: Snohomish County Sheriff 1995-2008 Web site: www.Electrickbart.com   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 U.S. Congress, District 2: Larsen, Bart differ on financial bailout By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer EVERETT -- One thing is certain in the race for the 2nd Congressional District. The winner will be named Rick. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, an Everett Democrat, is facing the challenge of former Snohomish County Sheriff Rick Bart, an Arlington Republican. They are dueling for a two-year term representing residents in six counties stretching north from Mukilteo to the Canadian border. This district takes in all of Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties and parts of Snohomish and King counties. It includes Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Arlington, Monroe and Sultan. Larsen, 43, who is seeking a fifth term, is on the Armed Services, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. Bart, 60, served 12 years as county sheriff, stepping down in December due to term limits. Larsen is campaigning on his record that this term saw creation of the Wild Sky Wilderness in eastern Snohomish County signed into law. He also obtained assurances a new outpatient clinic for veterans will be built in Mount Vernon. One of Larsen's final votes this session is a target of criticism from Bart. Larsen supported the $700 billion economic package to bring stability to financial markets, loosen up credit for consumers and help homeowners facing foreclosure. Bart said he would have voted against it. He said it will increase the national debt without assuring homeowners are helped. He also said Larsen failed to represent his constituents because more than 2,000 urged the congressman to oppose the plan. Oil drilling is another issue on which they disagree. Larsen opposes drilling offshore and in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge and Bart supports both. On Iraq, Larsen voted against the war. He and Bart both support ending the U.S. involvement there though neither is calling for a timetable for withdrawal. They also agree on the need to boost the number of troops in Afghanistan. Reporter Jerry Cornfield: (360) 352-8623 or jcornfield@heraldnet.com.Rick Larsen READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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