On August 5, 2025, Washington held its Primary Election. Of the state’s 4.4 million registered voters, just over 1.25 million ballots had been counted as of August 12.
One of the tightest races in the state is in the 26th Legislative District Senate contest, where Senator Deb Krishnadasan holds a razor-thin lead over Representative Michelle Caldier, 49.94% to 49.91%.
In other notable races, appointed lawmakers Senator Victoria Hunt (D–5 LD), Senator Vandana Slatter (D–48 LD), and Representative Edwin Obras (D–33 LD) are all maintaining early leads in their respective districts.
At this stage, all state-level candidates endorsed by WR’s Retail Action Council Committee and nearly all local government candidates endorsed by WR’s Local Government Election Committee are advancing to the general election.
A full, detailed update will be shared once results are certified at the end of the month.
