Volz, Graham, McGarry and Zappone advance to general election

SPOKANE -- Early primary election results Tuesday night, Aug. 4, indicate that incumbent Republican Rep. Jenny Graham should face Democrat challenger Tom McGarry in November's General Election in the race for the 6th District state Representative Position 2.

At press time, Graham had 51.69 percent of ballots cast, 12,145, while McGarry was second with 30.47 percent, 7,159 votes. Third was Democrat Christian M. McLachlan with 17.69 percent of the vote, 4,157 ballots cast.

In the other 6th District state House race, incumbent Republican Mike Volz was leading Democratic challenger Zack Zappone 52.50 percent to 47.39 percent, 12,440 votes to 11,228 votes.

In the only other race affecting the West Plains, the Spokane County Fire District 10 Emergency Medical Service renewal levy appeared headed for passage with 67.21 yes votes.

In other results, 5th District incumbent Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers appeared to be headed for a November showdown with Democrat Dave Wilson, leading the challenger 50.22 percent to 24.41 percent. In the race for governor, incumbent Democrat Jay Inslee will likely face Republican challenger Loren Culp this November.

Ballots still remain to be counted. Election results will be certified on Aug. 18.