18th District Senate
Candidates
Brad Benton
| Preferred Party: | Republican |
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| 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 |
Adrian Cortes
| Preferred Party: | Democrat |
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| Residence: | Battle Ground |
| Education: | Doctorate in education from George Fox University |
| Occupation: | Special education teacher |
| Experience: | Currently elected to the Battle Ground City Council and served as mayor in 2020 and 2121. Previously served on the Battle Ground Planning Commission. |
| Online: | votecortes.com |
Most Recent 18th District Senate Stories
Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes fend off attacks in 18th District race
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
League of Women Voters cancels tonight’s forum after Benton says he cannot attend
September 30, 2024, 9:26am Clark County News Free
The League of Women Voters has canceled tonight's forum for the state Legislature 18th District Senate seat. Read story
Republicans John Ley and Brad Benton will head to November general election in 18th Legislative District races
August 7, 2024, 6:50pm Clark County News
Washington’s primary election is far from settled. Read story
Cortes, Benton have early lead in 18th Senate seat; Democrat Zingale leads Republicans for House seat
August 6, 2024, 10:45pm Clark County News
Political reshuffling and redistricting in the 18th Legislative District stoked competitive three-way primary races for its Senate and House Position 2 seats. Read story
Voting underway in primary election; Crowded local, state races will be thinned in Aug. 6 vote
July 31, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News
Registered voters in Clark County have begun casting their ballots for next week’s primary election. Read story
