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Preferred Party: Republican
Residence: Vancouver
Education: Degrees from Whitworth University in accounting and political science
Occupation: Sales
Experience: Congressional intern in the office of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Online: bradbentonforsenate.com

Election(s)

2024 Primary Election

August 6, 2024

18th District Senate

Brad Benton

31.79% 13,734 votes

Greg Cheney

21.96% 9,486 votes

Adrian Cortes

46.25% 19,983 votes

2022 Primary Election

August 2, 2022

18th District House Position 2

Brad Benton

14.79% 6,424 votes

Duncan Camacho

44.3% 19,237 votes

Greg Cheney

20.73% 9,003 votes

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Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes fend off attacks in 18th District race

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes are running for the 18th District Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lynda Wilson, who is retiring.

October 26, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Two candidates with staunchly opposing views are battling for Republican Ann Rivers’ long-held District 18 state Senate seat after new boundaries made the district a wild card this election. Read story

Democrat John Zingale, left, and Republican John Ley are running for the 18th District House, Position 2.

Candidates for 18th Legislative District House Position 2 seat diverge on critical issues

Democrat John Zingale, left, and Republican John Ley are running for the 18th District House, Position 2.

October 16, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The candidates vying for the 18th Legislative District House Position 2 seat diverge on how to address some of the biggest issues facing Clark County, including education, homelessness and the effort to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Attorneys Angus Lee, clockwise from top left, and Amanda Migchelbrink join John Ley as they appear remotely at the Clark County Courthouse on Friday afternoon. Ley made an appearance during a hearing for voter fraud charges.

John Ley’s felony voter fraud trial moved to Feb. 24

Attorneys Angus Lee, clockwise from top left, and Amanda Migchelbrink join John Ley as they appear remotely at the Clark County Courthouse on Friday afternoon. Ley made an appearance during a hearing for voter fraud charges.

October 11, 2024, 4:29pm Clark County News

The outcome of 18th Legislative District candidate John Ley’s criminal trial, scheduled for Oct. 21, might have swayed voters before the Nov. 5 general election, but that trial date has been moved to Feb. 24. Read story

Republican legislative candidate John Ley of Clark County takes a look at the Interstate 5 Bridge in August. He opposes light rail and tolls, and wants to see a third bridge constructed instead that bypasses Portland and Vancouver’s urban centers. “My signature issue, if you will, is the Interstate Bridge Replacement project,” he said.

John Ley’s voter registration challenge dismissed; he can run for the Legislature using Hazel Dell address

Republican legislative candidate John Ley of Clark County takes a look at the Interstate 5 Bridge in August. He opposes light rail and tolls, and wants to see a third bridge constructed instead that bypasses Portland and Vancouver’s urban centers. “My signature issue, if you will, is the Interstate Bridge Replacement project,” he said.

October 10, 2024, 1:20pm Clark County News

John Ley, Republican candidate for state representative in the 18th Legislative District, can continue to run for office based on his voter registration using a Hazel Dell address. Read story

John Ley (The Columbian files)

John Ley again defends his right to run for office in 18th Legislative District

John Ley (The Columbian files)

October 3, 2024, 1:21pm Clark County News

Republican John Ley again is defending his right to run for office in the 18th Legislative District. Read story