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WA 2020 primary results so far
Loren Culp will be the Republican candidate for governor, while Democrat Marilyn Strickland was leading the race for an open seat in Congress.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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Black women could triple their numbers in Washington Legislature
A Black person hasn’t served in the state Senate for a decade. That could change with this year’s election.
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What to watch for in Washington’s 2020 primary election
Tuesday's results will narrow the field in dozens of races, including for governor and an open seat in Congress.
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Campaign spending in WA Senate race signals tax battle to come
Unions are spending big to unseat a centrist Democrat who opposes tax increases, while business-backed groups fight to keep him.