WA Elex: McMorris Rodgers, Pakootas ahead in 5th Cong Dist primary

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is way ahead — more than 56 percent of the votes — in the early returns in the 5th Congressional District primary.

Democrat Joe Pakootas is comfortably in second with 24 percent.

This in votes from Asotin, Pend Oreille, Ferry and Lincoln counties.