Here’s how other races in Southwest Washington are shaping up, based on early returns.

Legislature

In the 17th District, which includes Camas and Carson, Republican Paul Harris led Democrat Marla Keethler in the Senate race with 50.49 percent (31,041) to 49.4 percent (30,370 votes). The race between Democrat Terri Niles and Republican David Stuebe for the No. 2 position in the House was also close. Niles had 50.18 percent (30,610 votes) to Stuebe’s 49.69 percent (30,306 votes). Incumbent Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, ran unopposed for the No. 1 House position.

In the 18th District, which stretches from Hazel Dell to Battle Ground, Democrat Adrian Cortes took a slight lead over Republican Brad Benton. He had 50.82 percent (31,735 votes) to Benton’s 49 percent (30,599 votes). Republican incumbent Stephanie McClintock was pushed aside by Democrat Deken Letinich for the No. 1 House position. McClintock had 54.97 percent (34,212 votes) to Letinich’s 44.93 percent (27,963 votes). In the race for the No. 2 position in the House, Republican John Ley is on hold accusations of electoral fraud didn’t seem to be holding him back. He had 50.1 percent (31,172 votes), while Democrat John Zingale trailed with 49.75 percent (30,950 votes).

Democratic incumbents in the 49th District, which encompasses Vancouver, fended off their Republican opponents. Annette Cleveland received 62.73 percent (29,809 votes) while Republican Lucia Worthington had 37.06 percent (17,610 votes). Rep. Sharon Wylie received 64.24 percent (30,503 votes) while Republican Brett Graham had 35.59 percent (16,901 votes). Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier received 63.67 percent (30,217 votes) while Republican Russell Barber had 36.16 percent (17,161 votes).

In the 20th District, which includes Ridgefield and Woodland, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, both incumbents, were uncontested.