Democratic incumbents ahead in most WA legislative races

Two potentially vulnerable Democrats in the Washington state Senate appeared poised to retain their seats after an initial ballot count on Tuesday.

Sen. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, faced a challenge from a more moderate candidate within her own party. And Sen. Victoria Hunt, D-Issaquah, from a Republican opponent hoping to chip away at the lopsided balance of power in favor of Democrats in Olympia.

For each, it was their first time defending their seats. Both were promoted from the House to the Senate via appointment.

On Tuesday, Hunt comfortably led former state lawmaker Chad Magendanz, a moderate Republican, by a margin of 54.5% to 45.3%.

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