Former Washington Governor John Spellman

Former Republican Governor John Spellman has died.  Spellman, who was elected during a Republican landslide in 1980, served one term.  He was defeated in 1984 during tough economic times in our state.
Spellman was King County's first executive, a position much like a mayor.  He was the face behind building the Kingdome, which brought major league baseball and NFL football to Seattle.
Spellman was the last Republican that this state has elected.