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Democratic Incumbent Faces Tight Washington House Race Against Trump-Backed Rival

A competitive Washington House race tests a Democrat's standing with her base and a Trump-backed Republican's ties to the party in power.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Democratic Incumbent Faces Tight Washington House Race Against Trump-Backed Rival

A Democratic incumbent is fighting to hold her seat in one of the country's most competitive congressional districts in Washington, facing a Republican challenger backed by President Trump.

The Democrat has drawn anger from some in her own party's base. Her challenger faces a different obstacle: backlash against the Republican Party as the party in power.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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