
Pro-impeachment GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes, as Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent takes lead
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Washington state Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach Trump, conceded her race as Joe Kent Tuesday appears set to advance to the November midterm ballot
Thomas Phippen is an Editor at Fox News.
In a statement, Beutler, who represents Washington state's Third Congressional District, thanked Washington state for their support, and said despite her loss she was "proud that I always told the truth, stuck to my principles, and did what I knew to be best for our country."
"Ever since I was first elected to this seat I have done my very best to serve my home region and our country. Though my campaign came up short this time, I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished together for the place where I was raised and still call home," Beutler said.

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