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GOP Primary Results Reflect National Tensions

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Republican state legislator David Stuebe of Washougal reported constituents asking about the Iran war rather than state tax policies ahead of the August 4 primary.

Primary results indicate GOP candidates in Washington are struggling to align with voters who are more focused on national politics than state issues. Stuebe, who also serves as mayor of Washougal, trails Democratic challenger Diana Perez by over 4,000 votes in the primary election.

The sheriff's office announced a September 25, 2026, public sale of a Buckley property at 22215 109th St East to satisfy a $208,536. 17 judgment against Ryan and Keeley Winchester.

📄 Source: Tacoma Daily Index — https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/

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Republican state legislator David Stuebe of Washougal reported constituents asking about the Iran war rather than state tax policies“The person didn’t ask about his vote against a new state income tax on higher earners or his opposition to a gas tax increase that Democrats pushed through a year ago. They wanted to know his stance on the war with Iran, which is unfolding 7,000 miles from Stuebe’s district.”
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The report was ahead of the August 4 primaryNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Primary results indicate GOP candidates in Washington are struggling to align with voters“Primary results suggest that for GOP candidates in Washington, there's no escaping headwinds created by President Donald Trump. If Republicans appeared unified with the national party, they were out of sync with the state's electorate.”
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Voters are more focused on national politics than state issuesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Stuebe, who also serves as mayor of Washougal, trails Democratic challenger Diana Perez by over 4,000 votes in the primary election“Stuebe, who also serves as mayor of Washougal, trails Diana Perez, a Democrat, by more than 4,000 votes.”
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The sheriff's office announced a public sale of a Buckley property at 22215 109th St East“If developed, the property address is 22215 109TH ST EAST, BUCKLEY, WA 98321.”
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The public sale was scheduled for September 25, 2026“The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Place: 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 2nd Floor Entry Plaza”
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The public sale is to satisfy a $208,536.17 judgment against Ryan and Keeley Winchester“The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $208,536.17 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date.”