Washington U.S. House primaries: 8 races to watch, primary night results
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(The Center Square) - As Washington voters cast their ballots in the top-two primary Tuesday, key Congressional races across the state highlight a high-stakes mix of seasoned incumbents defending their seats and open-field scrambles to replace retiring leaders.
From high-tech suburban hubs and coastal communities to agricultural centers and pivotal swing territories, these primary matchups will set the stage for the crucial battles that will shape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives this November.
Tuesday night’s preliminary results in these House races are below, with a district-by-district breakdown of the candidates and key issues driving this year's vote.
Find extended coverage of Districts 3 and 4 here.
These results were updated at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
District 1: In Washington’s 1st Congressional District, long-time Democratic incumbent Suzan De…