SPOKANE, Wash. — No matter who people vote for on Tuesday, a Republican is almost certain to win the open U.S. House seat in central Washington. Dan Newhouse, from the establishment wing of the GOP, is locked in a tight race with tea party Republican Clint Didier to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings. The 4th Congressional district covers Yakima, the Tri-Cities and much of the central portion of the state. This is the first time in state history that two members of the same party advanced to the general election for a House seat, which is a result...
