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Washington delegates, along with state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, third from left, cheer Tuesday during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Benton solidly for Trump; state delegates divided

Washington delegates, along with state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, third from left, cheer Tuesday during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

July 20, 2016, 10:49pm Election

After failing to place Ted Cruz into nomination as the GOP presidential candidate, members of the Washington state delegation must now decide if they will vote for Donald Trump in November. Read story

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., arrives on stage to deliver his acceptance speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

No Trump endorsement from Cruz

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., arrives on stage to deliver his acceptance speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

July 20, 2016, 10:48pm Election

Undercutting calls for Republican unity, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stubbornly refused to endorse Donald Trump Wednesday night as he addressed the GOP convention, igniting thunderous boos from furious delegates as he encouraged Americans to simply “vote your conscience” in November. Read story

Four contend for Clark utility board seat

July 20, 2016, 10:01am Business

Three candidates are vying to stop Clark Public Utilities commissioner Nancy Barnes from her fifth consecutive term in office. Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

Herrera Beutler says she hopes Trump will earn her support

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

July 19, 2016, 9:43pm Clark County News

The same day Donald Trump was crowned the official Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, a Camas Republican, said she’s still hoping he earns her vote. Read story

From left, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, L.A. Worthington, David McDevitt and state Rep. Jim Moeller, candidates for the 3rd Congressional District, meet with The Columbian&#039;s editorial board Tuesday.

3rd Congressional District candidates face off over oilvideo icon

From left, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, L.A. Worthington, David McDevitt and state Rep. Jim Moeller, candidates for the 3rd Congressional District, meet with The Columbian&#039;s editorial board Tuesday.

July 19, 2016, 8:42pm Clark County News

The two front-runners vying to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Washington, D.C., faced off over the future of crude-by-rail in a Columbian editorial board meeting Tuesday. Read story

Republican Bill Bryant is running for Washington governor.

Bill Bryant kicks off 23-city tour in gubernatorial bid

Republican Bill Bryant is running for Washington governor.

July 19, 2016, 2:00pm Election

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant is kicking off a 23-city tour across Washington state in his bid to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

Firefighters from Fire District 3 work to extinguish a vehicle fire after a crash earlier this month on Highway 503. The district&#039;s board is asking voters to approve funding for two new firefighter-paramedics.

Fire District 3 wants lid lifted on property tax levy

Firefighters from Fire District 3 work to extinguish a vehicle fire after a crash earlier this month on Highway 503. The district&#039;s board is asking voters to approve funding for two new firefighter-paramedics.

July 19, 2016, 11:38am Clark County News

Clark County Fire District 3 is asking voters to lift a lid on a property tax levy to hire two firefighter/paramedics and to cover increases to regular costs. Read story

A steady stream of cars visits the ballot drop box at West 14th and Esther streets every major election.

Anti-Madore PAC leads in campaign financing

A steady stream of cars visits the ballot drop box at West 14th and Esther streets every major election.

July 15, 2016, 11:46am Clark County News

In recent years, spending in Clark County council races has reached far into the six figures, driven largely by County Councilor David Madore’s willingness to open his pocketbooks for his expensive campaigns. Read story

U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Hillary Clinton.

Fear Factor: Americans scared of their presidential options

U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Hillary Clinton.

July 14, 2016, 1:20pm Election

The vast majority of Americans say they are afraid of at least one of the two major candidates — Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump — winning the White House, a remarkable finding that reflects an unsettled nation unhappy with its choice. Read story

Trump to unveil running mate Friday

July 12, 2016, 10:12pm Election

Donald Trump has decided to announce his vice presidential pick on Friday, according to two people familiar with the planning of the event. Read story