election 2026

Preliminary results show Republican Amanda McKinney ahead in the race to be the new U.S. House representative for Central Washington. McKinney is leading the tally with 54% of the vote, as of 9 p.m. Tuesday night.

Washington sues the Trump administration for its efforts to restrict mail-in voting.

Opponents say the boundaries don’t mesh with a recent Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. Secretary of State Hobbs warns changes could delay the August primary.

An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.