1. Bad news for Democrats? The Olympian's Politics Blog says an analyst for Governing Magazine has downgraded Washington State's legislative races from "likely" to "lean Democratic."

2. The Spokesman Review's Spin Control blog reports that Sixth Legislative District incumbent Chris Marr is under notice: Display your political affiliation (Democrat) on ads or face financial penalties.

3. The Seattle Times' Politics Northwest blog has a report on a debate between libertarian state supreme court justice Richard Sanders and challenger Charlie Wiggins.

4. Chaos at the Bellevue City Council! Shouting, conflict of interest accusations, and charges of ethics violations at Monday's meeting. Seattle Transit Blog has the story and the videotape.

5. At the PI's Strange Bedfellows, Joel Connelly reports that 3rd Congressional District US House candidate Jaime Herrera will be feted at several pricey events in Washington, D.C. this week.

6. Everyone's a critic: Over at Crosscut, State Rep. Reuven Carlyle says Mayor Mike McGinn's budget is bad for kids and families.

7. In response to a controversial county-funded mailing by Pierce County Council member Shawn Bunney, who's running for the state legislature, Pierce County bans mass mailings during election. The News Tribune 's Political Buzz blog has the story.

8. Over at the Ballard News-Tribune, City council president Richard Conlin argues for stronger tree protections.