{"id":1187,"date":"2018-05-13T18:10:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T02:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sdc.wastateleg.org\/dhingra\/?p=1187"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:58:48","slug":"election-year-announcement-from-sen-dhingra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/dhingra\/2018\/05\/13\/election-year-announcement-from-sen-dhingra\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Year Announcement from Sen. Dhingra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for the privilege of serving as your state Senator for the 45th LD this year. After completing a historically productive session, I am now transitioning back into running for my Senate seat for a full term. As I return to the campaign trail, I want you all to be aware that I can have limited communication with my constituents through my official state web pages. My office will continue to be open during the campaign to be a liaison to my constituents as they navigat<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">e our state and federal agencies, local governments, and non-profits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns; you can contact my office by calling 360-786-7672 or by emailing me at manka.dhingra@leg.wa.gov.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<p>I look forward to returning this fall so we can continue to lead the nation on important issues together by putting people first.<br \/>\n&#8211; Manka<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for the privilege of serving as your state Senator for the 45th LD this year. After completing a historically productive session, I am now transitioning back into running for my Senate seat for a full term. 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