(The Center Square) – Just like that, the 2024 election cycle is over, with new and returning faces leading the nation and central Washington.
The region is home to Tri-Cities and six legislative districts. Each consists of a state senator and two representatives. While the Legislature currently holds a Democrat majority of 58-40 in the House of Representatives and 29-20 in the Senate, Republicans control every district in central Washington.
The August primary election solidified the final two candidates in each race who faced off on Tuesday in this year’s general election. Republicans managed to maintain control over the region without letting Democrats flip a single seat in the state Senate or House…