Four-term lawmaker faces challenge from doctor in Democratic primary race to represent Beaverton area

Candidates, from left, Ken Helm and Tammy Carpenter are running to represent the newly redrawn District 27 in Washington County.Four-term House lawmaker Ken Helm, a Democrat who currently represents District 34 in portions of Beaverton, Hillsboro and unincorporated areas north of Highway 26, is running in the newly redrawn District 27 against a political newcomer,…