The Seattle Times is live blogging the trial.
The Times provides a good synopsis of what's going on and what's expected in the trial as well:
PreviouslyThe GOP just can't stand losing. Isn't it amazing how the courts are their friends when they want to overturn elections, but are out-of-control activist judges when they protect anybody else's rights?
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi sued in Chelan County Superior Court in January, seeking to overturn Gov. Christine Gregoire's election. He said illegal votes and errors by election workers made her victory illegitimate.
This week
Democrats are putting on their case in defense of the election. Yesterday, an official with the Secretary of State's Office explained that errors are common in large elections. On cross-examination, though, Republicans tried to portray the office as biased toward Democrats. Today, King County elections director Dean Logan, who has been under fire for errors by his staff, is expected to testify.
Ultimately
The trial is expected to end Friday. Judge John Bridges could reject the Republicans' claim, or he could nullify Gregoire's election and declare Rossi the winner. Rossi has said he wouldn't accept victory by court judgment, so the ruling could create a vacancy in the governor's office. State law provides for a special election to fill a vacancy. Temporarily, the office would be filled by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen.
Appeal expected
Both sides agree that whatever happens in Bridges' court, the outcome will be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
