Probst, Wilson tangle in 17th District race
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Channel: The Columbian · 2016 · News & Politics
Longtime Republican Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver is not seeking re-election, but his presence continues to loom over the race for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat. State Rep. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, who won the primary by 50 votes, is facing Democrat and former state lawmaker Tim Probst for the swing-district seat. The two met Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 with The Columbian's editorial board.
