Federal, State: Primary election results are in for Renton voters
Published 10:30 am Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Ballot counts for the August primary favor incumbents in Congressional Districts 8 and 9, which include Renton, and Legislative District 11, which includes the cities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila, south Seattle and parts of unincorporated King County.
For Congressional District No. 8 US Representative, incumbent Democrat Kim Schrier is in the lead with 60.97% of the votes, totaling 62,912.
Republican challenger Spencer Meline currently holds 14.39% of the votes with 14,850 votes.
Behind the two frontrunners are Republican Trinh Ha with 11.93%, Republican Bob Hagglund with 7.95% and Democratic candidate Keith Arnold with 2.60% and Republican Andres Valleza with 1.92% of the vote.
For Congressional District No. 9 US Representative, incumbent Democrat Adam Smith is in the lead with 47.28% of the votes, totaling 66,326.
Republican challenger Doug Basler currently holds 21.90% of the votes with 30,726 votes.
Behind the two frontrunners are Independent…