By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-washington-primary-election-results-house-and-senate-races Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Washington primary election results: House and Senate races Politics Updated on Aug 7, 2018 11:52 PM EDT — Published on Aug 7, 2018 6:15 PM EDT Republican Susan Hutchison has gained a top-two finish in Washington state’s primary to advance to the November general election. The former television newscaster and GOP state party chairwoman was finishing second in the voting in Tuesday’s contest. Under Washington’s primary system, the top two vote-getters go on to November, regardless of party. Hutchison is making a longshot bid to oust the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Maria Cantwell, who is seeking a fourth term. Cantwell easily outpaced all other candidates to advance to the general election. Washington had 10 House races Tuesday, including in some GOP-run districts where Democrats are hoping to make inroads this fall. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Republican Susan Hutchison has gained a top-two finish in Washington state’s primary to advance to the November general election. The former television newscaster and GOP state party chairwoman was finishing second in the voting in Tuesday’s contest. Under Washington’s primary system, the top two vote-getters go on to November, regardless of party. Hutchison is making a longshot bid to oust the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Maria Cantwell, who is seeking a fourth term. Cantwell easily outpaced all other candidates to advance to the general election. Washington had 10 House races Tuesday, including in some GOP-run districts where Democrats are hoping to make inroads this fall. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now