(The Center Square) – With less than two weeks before the general election, two candidates for one of the most closely watched races in Washington state are sharing their views on taxes, parental rights and the protection of girls in sports.

Republicans hope the District 5 Senate contest between Democratic Sen. Victoria Hunt and Republican challenger Chad Magendanz will go in their favor and narrow the majority party's lead in the Senate.

Washington’s 5th Legislative District includes parts of south and east King County, including Issaquah, Black Diamond and Enumclaw.

Hunt moved from the House of Representatives to the Senate after the death of Bill Ramos during this year’s legislative session.

Magendanz, a former Issaquah School Board member, teaches computer science in the Bellevue S

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