Here’s who is leading in Whatcom legislative election races Tuesday night

Early primary results Tuesday, Aug. 4, show that in Whatcom County’s two contested judicial races, Evan Jones was leading James Erb and Lisa Keeler for Superior Court judge position 2 and Judge David Freeman was leading challengers Carl Munson and Jim Nelson for position 4.

In Whatcom County’s only other contested primary races, both incumbent House members who represent Whatcom County were leading their challengers.

Washington uses a “top two” primary system, meaning that the two candidates with the most votes advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party affiliation.