Martinez, Thompson advance to general election

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  Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson will advance to the November general election for Washington's 13th Legislative District Position 2 seat“Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson will advance to the general election for Washington's 13th Legislative District Position 2 seat after emerging as the top two vote-getters in a three-way Republican primary.”
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  Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson won the Republican primary on August 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Martinez received 9,687 votes“According to preliminary election results, Martinez received 9,687 votes, or 37.23%, while Thompson garnered 8,886 votes, or 34.15%. Don Myers finished third with 6,970 votes, or 26.79%. Write-in candidates received 474 votes, or 1.82%.”
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  Martinez received 37.23% of the votes“According to preliminary election results, Martinez received 9,687 votes, or 37.23%, while Thompson garnered 8,886 votes, or 34.15%.”
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  Thompson received 8,886 votes“Thompson garnered 8,886 votes, or 34.15%.”
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  Thompson received 34.15% of the votes“Thompson garnered 8,886 votes, or 34.15%.”
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  Don Myers finished third with 6,970 votes“Don Myers finished third with 6,970 votes, or 26.79%.”
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  Don Myers received 26.79% of the votes“Don Myers finished third with 6,970 votes, or 26.79%.”
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  The primary results are pending certification on August 18No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Both candidates emphasized agricultural priorities as key issues for the district during the general election campaignNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Both candidates emphasized economic development as key issues for the district during the general election campaignNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Martinez is a Moses Lake City Council member“Martinez, a Moses Lake City Council member and registered nurse, said she was confident she would advance through the primary and was encouraged by the level of support she received across the district.”
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  Martinez is a registered nurse“Martinez, a Moses Lake City Council member and registered nurse, said she was confident she would advance through the primary and was encouraged by the level of support she received across the district.”
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  Thompson is an Ellensburg City Council member“Thompson, an Ellensburg City Council member, described the primary results as highly competitive and said he was pleased with his performance throughout the district, particularly in Grant County.”
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  Martinez and Thompson will now campaign for the November 4 general election“The race now heads to the Nov. 4 general election, where voters will choose between two candidates who share many conservative priorities but bring different backgrounds and experiences to the contest.”
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  Martinez and Thompson will compete for the seat formerly held by Alex Ybarra“Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson will advance to the general election for Washington's 13th Legislative District Position 2 seat after emerging as the top two vote-getters in a three-way Republican primary. The seat was formerly held by Alex Ybarra, who is running for state senate during this election.”
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  Alex Ybarra is running for state senate“The seat was formerly held by Alex Ybarra, who is running for state senate during this election.”