Republican Dave Reichert and Democrat Bob Ferguson debated for the second time Wednesday night — in what could be the final time the two have such a meeting before Election Day.

The outcome of this year's election will determine how lawmakers move forward with Washington's climate law and troubled transportation budget — and could likely shape how the Legislature approaches tax changes next year.

Democrat Dave Upthegrove narrowly defeated Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson in the primary election race for lands commissioner, including after a recount. But the Washington GOP is now suing one county and seeking to invalidate some voters' ballots in the race.

Democrat Dave Upthegrove will face off against Republican former Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler this fall. Upthegrove made it onto the ballot by just a few dozen votes.

After Washington counties certified local primary elections results Tuesday, Democrat Dave Upthegrove had secured barely enough votes to appear on the ballot this fall in the race for public lands commissioner. His slim victory will trigger a recount.

Voting in Washington’s primary election is now over – and initial results are in. It’s clear who’s moving forward in the race for governor. In other races, not so much.

Far fewer people vote in the primary compared to the general election, and getting out the vote can be tough. But some voters are banding together to make voting more fun, and more informed.

The proposal has been pitched to voters as a way to reject a ban on natural gas, but critics say the measure's backers have relied on misinformation to garner support.

If enough qualifying signatures are verified, voters will see a ban on banning gas on this fall’s ballot, along with three other climate and tax measures.

The event stood in stark contrast to the rancorous Republican state convention earlier this year.