Democrats see opportunity in Washington congressional races
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Democrats were celebrating early returns in three congressional races in Washington state’s primary election, but Republicans said they were confident their party would hold on to all three seats in November.
Tina Podlodowski, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, said that even though many more votes need to be counted, the early returns Tuesday night show that “nothing is guaranteed” for incumbent Republicans as Democrats showed strength that could carry through to November.
“Democrats are within striking distance of picking up three congressional seats,” she said.
In two of the districts – the 3rd and the 8th – Democratic candidates combined were taking more of the vote than the GOP candidates in early returns.