Here is a recap of voting recommendations from The Columbian’s Editorial Board:
3rd District Congressional representative: Carolyn Long.
Governor: Jay Inslee is the clear choice.
Lieutenant Governor: Denny Heck. Marko Liias also is a strong candidate.
Secretary of State: Kim Wyman.
State Treasurer: Duane Davidson.
State Auditor: Pat (Patrice) McCarthy.
Attorney General: Bob Ferguson is the clear choice.
Commissioner of Public Lands: Hilary Franz is the clear choice.
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Chris Reykdal is the clear choice.
Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler is the clear choice.
17th District senator: Lynda Wilson. Daniel Smith also is a strong candidate.
17th District representative No. 1: Tanisha Harris.
17th District representative No. 2: Paul Harris is a strong candidate, and his challenger has dropped out of the race.
18th District senator: Ann Rivers.
18th District representative No. 1: Brandon Vick.
18th District representative No. 2: Larry Hoff. Donna Sinclair also is a strong candidate.
49th District senator: Annette Cleveland.
49th District representative No. 1: Sharon Wylie is the clear choice.
49th District representative No. 2: Monica Stonier.
Clark County Council, Pos. 3: Jesse James.
Clark County Council, Pos. 4: Gary Medvigy. Matt Little also is a strong candidate.
State Supreme Court justice, Pos. 3: Raquel Montoya-Lewis.
State Supreme Court justice, Pos. 6: G. Helen Whitener is the clear choice.
Referendum Measure No. 90: Approved.
Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8212: Approved.
Advisory Vote Nos. 32-35: These are nonbinding votes that will have no impact.
President and vice president of the United States: The Columbian Editorial Board has chosen not to offer a recommendation.
