Across the the state, more than 2.6 million votes have been counter with some 790,000 yet to be tallied.
Here’s how other Southwest Washington races are shaping up, according to early returns.
Legislature
In the 17th District, which includes Camas and Carson, Republican Paul Harris was pulling ahead of Democrat Marla Keethler in the Senate race with 50.49 percent (31,041) to her 49.4 percent (30,370 votes). The race between Democrat Terri Niles and Republican David Stuebe for House Position No. 2 was also close. Niles had 50.18 percent (30,610 votes) to Stuebe’s 49.69 percent (30,306 votes). Incumbent Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, ran unopposed for House Position No. 1.
In the 18th District, which stretches from Hazel Dell to Battle Ground, Democrat Adrian Cortes took a slight lead over Republican Brad Benton. He had 50.82 percent (31,735 votes) to Benton’s 49 percent (30,599 votes). Republican incumbent Stephanie McClintock was fending off a challenge from Democrat Deken Letinich for House Position No. 1. McClintock had 54.97 percent (34,212 votes) to Letinich’s 44.93 percent (27,963 votes). In the race for House Position No. 2, Republican John Ley’s pending felony voter fraud charges didn’t seem to be holding him back. He had 50.1 percent (31,172 votes), while Democrat John Zingale trailed with 49.75percent (30,950 votes).
Democratic incumbents in the 49th District, which encompasses Vancouver, fended off Republican challengers. Annette Cleveland received 62.73 percent (29,809 votes) while Republican Lucia Worthington had 37.06 percent (17,610 votes). Rep. Sharon Wylie received 64.24 percent (30,503 votes) while Republican Brett Graham had 35.59 percent (16,901 votes). Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier received 63.67 percent (30,217 votes) while Republican Russell Barber had 36.16 percent (17,161 votes).