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Republicans Face Tighter Races in Spokane | Spokane News
In Spokane County, Republicans are facing an unexpected shake-up as top candidates like Congressman Michael Baumgartner and state House hopeful Jonathan Bingle saw razor-thin primary wins—unusual for this traditionally conservative stronghold. Across Washington, GOP voters appear more disillusioned amid national headwinds and lower turnout in wildfire-affected areas. Independent challengers, though only one advanced, siphoned votes from Republican contenders, offering a stark alternative to party stalwarts. Party leaders insist this isn’t a shift in ideology but a turnout issue—and they’re…
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