A recount has confirmed Democrat Adrian Cortes’ victory in a fierce contest for an open seat in the Washington Senate. Cortes, a Battle Ground council member, defeated Republican Brad Benton by ...

Adrian Cortes, 61, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault Jan. 10. The jury deliberated Cortes’ guilt for less than 20 minutes, according to a news ...

Cortes, a Battle Ground council member, defeated Republican Brad Benton by 173 votes following a machine recount of ballots cast in the 18th Legislative District in Southwest Washington.. Initial ...

The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends Adrian Cortes for state senator from the 18th District. Related Stories. In Our View: More taxes wrong way to rectify Wash. budget.

Out of 84,123 votes in the race, Cortes was leading Benton by 172 votes when the secretary of state certified election results on Dec. 5, triggering a machine recount. Recommended Stories ...