Template:Did you know nominations/Washington's 45th state senate district special election, 2017


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:33, 4 December 2017 (UTC)

Washington's 45th state senate district special election, 2017, Manka Dhingra

 * ... that Manka Dhingra was elected to the Washington State Senate in a special election that attracted over $9 million in campaign contributions? Source: The New York Times
 * ALT1:... that Manka Dhingra's election to the Washington State Senate gave Democrats complete control of the state's government? Source: The Seattle Times
 * Reviewed: 42nd Street Shuttle (1/2), Vitamin C (2/2)
 * Comment: Perhaps it will be best to hold this hook until January 1, when Dhingra is sworn in.

Created by SounderBruce (talk), Ueutyi (talk), and Bri (talk). Nominated by SounderBruce (talk) at 03:39, 10 November 2017 (UTC).


 * Symbol question.svg Date and length fine on both hooks. I am more gravitating towards ALT1 at the moment as the original doesn't seem that extraordinary unless an explanation is added to the hook about it being the most expensive race. No close paraphrasing on either. Only 1 QPQ has been done, 2 are needed as this is a 2 article hook. Please ping me when it has been done so I can then pass it.  The C of E  God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 10:23, 11 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Added the second QPQ review.  Sounder Bruce  08:26, 1 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Goof to go now then.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 09:14, 2 December 2017 (UTC)


 * Dhingra has actually been sworn in, so the hook can run as soon as there's a lot ready for it.  Sounder Bruce  03:00, 3 December 2017 (UTC)