8-8-2018
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — A closely watched race is happening in Washington’s 8th Congressional District, adjacent to Skagit and Snohomish Counties, where incumbent Republican Rep. Dave Reichert is retiring after more than a decade.
Republican Dino Rossi, a former state senator who had unsuccessful runs for governor and U.S. Senate, is leading a crowded ballot and is easily advancing to the general election.
Among the dozen candidates on the ballot, one of three Democrats are expected to advance: pediatrician Kim Schrier, attorney Jason Rittereiser, or former federal official Shannon Hader.
In early returns, the three Democrats combined had a larger vote total than Rossi, giving Democrats hope they’ll consolidate that support in November.