Democrats Poised to Gain Seats in Washington State Legislature

Washington State Democrats are positioned to gain seats in the legislature after August primary results, with potential flips in Clark County’s 17th and 18th districts and the 26th district in Kitsap County. If Democrats win these races, their House majority could grow from 59-39 to 64-34. The primary also featured progressive challengers competing within the Democratic party, with educator Kelabe Tewolde leading 28-year incumbent Sharon Tomiko Santos in the 37th LD.