Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.

Shaun Scott, a Democratic Socialist, and Andrea Suarez, whom the party calls “not a bona fide Democrat,” vie to succeed the longtime lawmaker.

Serving three terms from 1965 to 1977 and one as U.S. Senator, Evans personified the “just right” middle. The politician died at 98.

The state is moving toward electric-friendly energy policies, but says it won’t outlaw natural gas. I-2066 would preemptively block any such attempts.

The Cascade PBS/Elway poll found younger voters are more optimistic about the election, though they are less likely to vote than other age groups.