Kilmer's seat isn't open. It's not up until 2014, or if he resigns after winning the congressional seat, a special election would be held in Nov. 2013, following an appointment presumably sometime in January.
add a very good shot at a D pick up in the 17th in SW WA- certainly far better than the R's shot in the 1st- and the chance of actually moving towards a more progressive Senate is in play.
Hold your breath and vote for your ex-wife, Goldy.
He can't, Will. She's in the 41st, he lives in the 37th.