Republican in WA House draws GOP challenger

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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An incumbent Washington Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge from an associate pastor of a Wenatchee church who’s raised close to $300,000.

Adam James, who helped establish Grace City Church, launched a campaign this month to unseat state Rep. Mike Steele of Chelan in the 12th Legislative District that encompasses communities on both sides of the Cascades.

James, a pastor for 28 years, said in an email that he is making his …

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