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Brad Benton

49.75% 40,773 votes

Adrian Cortes

50.04% 41,005 votes

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

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Matt Little, left, and Joe Zimmerman.

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

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