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17th District Senate

Southwest Washington legislators outline priorities during forum in Vancouver

December 5, 2024, 5:42pm Business

Republican legislators in Southwest Washington have a clear objective heading into the 2025 legislative session: slash spending and go back to basics. Read story

Clark County election outcomes unchanged as several close races appear to be headed for a recount

November 13, 2024, 6:06pm Clark County News

With only about 1,500 ballots left to process in Clark County, several local races are almost certainly headed for an automatic recount. In the latest general election results posted Wednesday… Read story

Matt Little, left, and Joe Zimmerman.

Recounts likely in several Southwest Washington races

Matt Little, left, and Joe Zimmerman.

November 12, 2024, 6:31pm Clark County News

Recounts are likely in several Southwest Washington races, based on updated ballot counts from the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday. Read story

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

Vote counting continues in Clark County: Races in 17th and 18th Districts, county council District 4 still close

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

November 11, 2024, 11:37am Clark County News

The Nov. 5 election may seem over, but the Clark County Elections Office is still hard at work counting every ballot. Read story

A line of voters stretches outside the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night.

Ballot update: Southwest Washington’s 17th and 18th District legislative races remain close

A line of voters stretches outside the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night.

November 8, 2024, 6:23pm Clark County News

Races across Southwest Washington remained close following the release of an updated ballot count by election officials on Friday evening. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, joins Democrat Tim Probst as they celebrate early election results after speaking to the crowd at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver on Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024.

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins second term in Congress in repeat of 2022

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, joins Democrat Tim Probst as they celebrate early election results after speaking to the crowd at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver on Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024.

November 7, 2024, 6:28pm Clark County News

Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives in the closely watched 3rd Congressional District race. Read story

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature

A lone worker walks on the floor of the Washington Senate, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

November 7, 2024, 7:38am Clark County Politics Free

Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts. Read story

A line of voters stretches outside the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night.

Updated ballot counts: 3rd District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez keeps lead over Republican Joe Kent

A line of voters stretches outside the Clark County Elections Office in downtown Vancouver Tuesday night.

November 6, 2024, 8:05pm Clark County News

Close races in Southwest Washington remained tight after elections officials released updated ballot counts Wednesday night. Read story

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

Races in 17th and 18th Legislative Districts tight in early count

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

November 5, 2024, 11:04pm Clark County News

Democrat Adrian Cortes seemed poised to flip the 18th Legislative District Senate seat vacated by Republican Sen. Ann Rivers, as of Tuesday night’s early returns. Read story

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

Voters are about to remake Washington’s Legislature. Here are 7 contests to watch.

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

November 1, 2024, 9:22am Clark County Politics Free

The Washington state Legislature will get a personnel makeover in next week’s election as a result of retirements, departures and redistricting. Read story