Cathy McMorris Rodgers wins new term

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers appears headed to her eighth term in Congress. With most counties reported, McMorris Rodgers held a lead of nearly 10 percentage points. McMorris Rodgers also won the count in Spokane County, which Democrat Lisa Brown would need to win in order to take the seat.

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Tue., Nov. 6, 2018

U. S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers takes the stage at the Davenport Grand Hotel after defeating Lisa Brown in the 5th District race, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers supporters let out a big cheer as Lisa Brown concedes the race for the 5th District, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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U. S Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers takes the stage at the Davenport Grand Hotel after defeating Lisa Brown in the 5th District race, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Dan Pelle/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Melodie Kaltenbaugh, Carol Snyder and Donna O’Leary cheer results for Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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U. S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers takes the stage at the Davenport Grand Hotel after defeating Lisa Brown in the 5th District race, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

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Tomi Pintler, of Liberty Lake, Wash., takes pictures at the Republican gathering on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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Donna O’Leary listens to Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Davenport Grand Hotel.

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As the first results came in, frowns replaced smiles and many local Democrats fell to the Republican challengers during the Democrat's election night party held at Riverside Place, Tues., Nov. 6, 2018.

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After conceding to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Democrat 5th District congressional candidate Lisa Brown waves goodbye to the crowd at the Democrat's election night party held at Riverside Place, Tues., Nov. 6, 2018.

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After conceding to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Democrat 5th District congressional candidate Lisa Brown speaks to the crowd at the Democrat's election night party held at Riverside Place, Tues., Nov. 6, 2018.

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