The message Democratic voters delivered in Washington's primary

Progressive voters turned out in greater numbers than previous odd-year elections, a reflection of how Trump inspires his political opponents and of how this core constituency hasn’t wavered.

In two Senate contests, Democratic Sens. Deb Krishnadasan and Victoria Hunt held off state Rep. Michelle Caldier and former state lawmaker Chad Magendanz, respectively.

The GOP challengers focused on what they consider to be the deleterious effects of the majority Democrats. The incumbent senators and their allies countered by associating the Republicans with Trump, his policies, or the MAGA movement.

A similar strategy played out in the House race between two Democrats, Rep. Edwin Obras, a progressive, and Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling.



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