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Republicans appear well-poised to hold state Senate
Inside Politics: Incoming primary results are swaying right, a likely predictor of what the November results will be.
Inside Politics: Incoming primary results are swaying right, a likely predictor of what the November results will be.
But there are months of fighting ahead for both parties.
Both sides expect the initial count, somewhat narrowly favoring the new funding mechanism, will hold up.
Meanwhile, Republican underdog Robert Sutherland - not favorite Pedro Celis - will likely face incumbent Democrat Susan DelBene in November.
The issues at stake: Control of the state Senate, future of Seattle parks, and the makeup of our congressional delegation.