As of Monday night, just under 20% of Washington ballots had been returned, with first results expected after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesday is primary election day in Washington, where voters will narrow down the candidate field in local, state, and federal contests to determine who moves on to the November general election.

Key Races

All Washington House seats and two dozen Senate seats are on the ballot, including several open seats where incumbents have opted not to seek re-election. Other incumbents are hoping to retain their seats and ward off challengers from their own party.

In Legislative District 43, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, who sponsored the income tax, is up against Hannah Sabio Howell, who is running to his left. Both Democrats are expected to advance to the general election, but political watchers are anxious to see if liberal Seattle has moved further left with support for Sabio Howell or comes in strong for Pedersen, the incumbent.

In Congressional District 3, Republican Jared Sesler and Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney both claimed the endorsement of President Donald Trump, while Republican State Senator Matt Boehnke has stayed out of the fray over the Trump endorsement.

Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.