Politics

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes close congressional primary to challenger Joe Kent

By Troy Brynelson (OPB)
Aug. 10, 2022 12:33 a.m. Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 3:35 a.m.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler conceded Tuesday afternoon, calling her six terms in Southwest Washington “an honor.” Her hold on the primary’s final slot slipped in the past week.