Republican Rep. Herrera Beutler concedes Washington state nominating primary

2022.08.10 04:43

Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) speaks at a hearing on COVID-19 response held by the House subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 4, 2020. Al Drago/Poo

(Reuters) – U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state on Tuesday conceded defeat in her open primary to fellow Republican Joe Kent, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, according to media reports.

Kent, a former Green Beret, will advance to the general election in November for the congressional seat.

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