Slow Statewide Primary Count Continues in Washington

OLYMPIA (AP) — Election week in Washington state continues as election officials continue to count results from the state's all-mail primary.

Counties posted more results late Friday afternoon though margins in main races didn't dramatically shift.

According to the secretary of state's office, just about 34 percent of the state's 4.1 million registered voters have returned their ballot for the top-two primary, in which the top two vote-getters advance to the November ballot, regardless of party.

In the most high-profile races -- governor and U.S. Senate -- the November candidates have already been decided. Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee will face Republican Bill Bryant while Democratic Sen. Patty Murray will be on the fall ballot against Republican Chris Vance.

In the 7th Congressional District, which includes Seattle, it now appears Democratic Sen. Pramila Jayapal and Democratic Rep. Brady Walkinshaw will advance. Democratic Metropolitan King County Councilman Joe McDermott conceded the race Friday.