Candidates

Brad Benton

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Preferred Party: Republican
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
Candidate information last updated July 23, 2024

Adrian Cortes

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Preferred Party: Democrat
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
Candidate information last updated July 23, 2024

Most Recent 18th District Senate Stories

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

Republican Brad Benton and Democrat Adrian Cortes fend off attacks in 18th District race

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

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

The League of Women Voters has canceled tonight's forum for the state Legislature 18th District Senate seat.  Read story

Greg Ericksen of the Clark County Elections Office helps sort through ballots during the primary election on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2024.
A crowd listens to candidates for the 18th Legislative District Senate seat Monday during a Clark County League of Women Voters forum at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.

Cortes, Benton have early lead in 18th Senate seat; Democrat Zingale leads Republicans for House seat

A crowd listens to candidates for the 18th Legislative District Senate seat Monday during a Clark County League of Women Voters forum at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.

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

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, left, helps a voter drop off their ballot at the ballot box in downtown Vancouver on March 12.

Voting underway in primary election; Crowded local, state races will be thinned in Aug. 6 vote

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, left, helps a voter drop off their ballot at the ballot box in downtown Vancouver on March 12.

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

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