Debra Entenman and Kyle Lyebyedyev. File photos

Debra Entenman and Kyle Lyebyedyev. File photos

Entenman and Stearns lead in 47th District | Election 2024

The district includes Kent, Covington and Auburn.

Early results are in for the two races for state representative in the 47th Legislative District, which includes Kent, Covington and Auburn.

In the race for Position 1, incumbent Debra Jean Entenman, D, is leading with 56.16% of the vote against Republican challenger Kyle Lyebyedyev at 43.66%.

In the race for Position 2, incumbent Chris Stearns, D, is leading with 55.67% of the vote against Republican challenger Ted Cooke at 44.12%.

As of Tuesday evening, early results showed 45,785 ballots counted so far out of a total of 92,559 registered voters for the district.


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Chris Stearns. (File photo)

Chris Stearns. (File photo)

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