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Democrat Kim Schrier wins 3rd term in tossup U S House race in Washington

Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Democrat Kim Schrier will serve a third term representing after defeating Republican challenger Matt Larkin, . Why it matters: The district has been considered one of that will determine control of Congress next year. Driving the news: Schrier led Larkin, a lawyer who co-owns his family's manufacturing business, 52% to 47.7% after three days of vote counting, according to the . Context: The 8th District — which includes suburbs east of Seattle, as well as parts of central Washington — turned blue when Schrier was elected to replace Republican Dave Reichert.Schrier, a pediatrician, contended on the campaign trail that Larkin was for the district, citing his opposition to abortion and his statement that he'd a national abortion ban.Larkin — who ran for attorney general in 2020 and lost — campaigned on a slogan of "make crime illegal again." He of voting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and said she wouldn't act as a check on President Biden's agenda.The candidates also disagreed on gun control, with Larkin gun ownership rights after Schrier voted for an in Congress earlier this year. By the numbers: Money poured into the race, with outside groups spending about $17 million. About 90% of that money was spent on negative ads, Federal Election Commission . Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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