9:10 pm — Jan Drago HQ
Amy Jenniges reports from the Seattle Glassblowing Studio. There’s a modest crowd, plenty of red wine, and a festive attitude. Drago is going between greeting people at the front door and scurrying into a back office to check the numbers.
There’s an untouched cake with Drago’s name on it:
Asked if she felt good about her current 60 percent figure, Drago leaned in and said, “Yes, that’s verrrry good.” Erin Thurston, Drago’s campaign manager, was watching for a second drop. She said they’re expecting the race to tighten up, but they think they’ve got it in the bag.