As Democratic Party leaders nationwide search for a rebuttal to President Donald Trump in next year’s midterms, voters in Washington state delivered one in the Aug. 5 primary.

Nine Democratic state lawmakers, all appointed, faced voters in essentially a referendum on their service and the path their party has been on. All nine won.

Four faced experienced opponents in what were viewed as predictors of the political climate seven months into a second Trump administration, and after passage of tax hikes, budget cuts and liberal laws by the Democrat-controlled state Legislature.

What transpired was not only a rebuke of Trump’s leadership, but also a blow to those pining to see the Democrat-led state Legislature temper its tax-and-spend ways.

Progressive voters turned out in greater numbers

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