It had seemed that Rodney Tom's race would face a stern test from the left. Now, Republicans can only hope that a newcomer will somehow fill their Democratic ally's former spot for them.
A preview of the contests in 10 Senate districts that could be in play. As go these districts, so goes the Senate - and the state.
It may be an only-in-Seattle question. But Frank Chopp faces a Socialist Alternative challenger following Kshama Sawant's example.
Democrats and conservative Republicans have one hope: squeezing out Tim Sheldon, the man in the middle.
The scenic 35th District faces questions about its own future even as it votes in a primary that could help determine the course of state politics.
