Washington U.S. House primaries: 8 races to watch, primary night results

The useful part

From high-tech suburban hubs and coastal communities to agricultural centers and pivotal swing territories, these primary matchups will set the stage for the crucial battles that will shape the balance of power in the U.S. Tuesday night's preliminary results in these House races are below, with a district-by-district breakdown of the candidates and key issues driving this year's vote. In Washington's 1st Congressional District, long-time Democratic incumbent Suzan DelBene faces a slate of contenders, including Republican Jeb Brewer, Independent Derek Chartrand, and minor-party challengers.

How it works

• DelBene leads early primary returns with 49.99% of the vote (31,549 votes), while Mary Silva follows in second with 30.80% (19,438 votes) and James Etzkorn trailing in third at 7.40% (4,671 votes).
• DelBene emphasizes economic stability and tech innovation, while opponents highlight inflation and regional affordability.
• Democrat Rick Larsen seeks reelection to defend his seat against key challengers, including Republican Cody Hart, Green Party candidate Jason Call, and Independent Josh Binda.
• Larsen highlights ongoing infrastructure investments, while rivals focus on federal spending, local enviro...

What to take from it

Find extended coverage of Districts 3 and 4 here.

Details worth keeping

As Washington voters cast their ballots in the top-two primary Tuesday, key Congressional races across the state highlight a high-stakes mix of seasoned incumbents defending their seats and open-field scrambles to replace retiring leaders.