Politics & Government
Pierce County 2020 August Primary: Congressional Election Results
Voters in Pierce County have been asked to help select four people to represent Washington in Congress.
PUYALLUP, WA — Polls have closed for the 2020 August primary election in Washington. This year's election contained a number of high profile races, determining who will make the cut to run for governor, state attorney general and secretary of state in the November election. It also included all 10 of Washington's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, four of which represent voters in Pierce County.
Voters are also being asked to pick candidates in dozens of local legislative races. All 98 state House seats are up for grabs, and 26 of the state Senate's 49 seats are as well, meaning Tuesday's vote will have a significant impact on state politics.
Currently, Democrats hold a 57-41 majority in the House and a 28 - 21 lead in the Senate.
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Now that the polls have closed, the first ballot drop for the August 2020 Primary Election has been released, and will be updated over the coming days.
In Washington, ballots are tabulated each day following the election, and percentages will continue to change in the days ahead. Results are final upon certification by the Secretary of State's office, due by Friday, Aug. 21.
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The state's top-two primary system means the two candidates with the highest number of votes move on to November's general election, regardless of their party affiliation.
2020 Primary Election Night Statewide Results:
District 6 (Gig Harbor, Ruston, Western Tacoma)
| Candidate | Party Preference | Percentage of Votes |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic Party | 49.36 Percent |
| Elizabeth Kreiselmaier | Republican Party | 25.77 Percent |
| Rebecca Parsons | Democratic Party | 12.35 Percent |
| Chris Welton | Republican Party | 5.89 Percent |
District 8 (Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, Graham)
| Candidate | Party Preference | Percentage of Votes |
| Kim Schrier | Democratic Party | 44.48 Percent |
| Jesse Jensen | Republican Party | 18.16 Percent |
| Keith R. Swank | Republican Party | 17.35 Percent |
| Dave Saulibio | Trump Republican Party | 12.78 Percent |
District 9 (Northeastern Tacoma, Fife Heights)
| Candidate | Party Preference | Percentage of Votes |
| Adam Smith | Democratic Party | 73.67 Percent |
| Doug Basler | Republican Party | 15.7 Percent |
| Joshua Campbell | Republican Party | 8.21 Percent |
| Jorge Besada | Libertarian Party | 2.14 Percent |
District 10 (Puyallup, Lakewood, University Place)
| Candidate | Party Preference | Percentage of Votes |
| Marilyn Strickland | Democratic Party | 21.75 Percent |
| Beth Doglio | Democratic Party | 13.73 Percent |
| Kristine M. Reeves | Democratic Party | 13 Percent |
| Rian Ingrim | Republican Party | 10.66 Percent |
Patch will update with the latest results as they come in.
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More August Primary Election Coverage on Patch:
Washington 2020 August Primary Election Results: Governor's Race
Washington 2020 August Primary Election: Lt. Governor Results
Washington 2020 Primary Election Results: Secretary of State
Pierce County Sheriff Primary Election Results 2020
King County 2020 August Primary: Congressional Election Results
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