Twelve Candidates Battle in WA’s 5th District | Spokane News

Washington voters gear up for the August 4 primary as the fifth congressional district explodes with 12 candidates—six Democrats, five independents, and the Republican incumbent—signaling a major shift away from traditional two-party dominance. But history shows independents rarely survive top-two primaries unless one major party sits out. Meanwhile, quirky parties like the Cascade, No Kings, and Pro Gun Liberal Parties add colorful chaos to the ballot. And on the cultural front, a new Billy Frank Jr. statue heads to the U.S. Capitol this fall, while the old Marcus Whitman statue gets a quieter, less visible home atop the Legislative Building. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e784938fe5ec6838