For One U.S. House Race, an Election Microsoft Can’t Lose

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No matter who wins in one U.S. House district in Washington state in November, Microsoft Corp. can’t lose.

Democrat Suzan DelBene, the first-term incumbent in the seat that includes Microsoft’s headquarters, is a former executive in the company’s mobile-phone division. Pedro Celis, the Republican challenger, worked there as a distinguished engineer, a title used for top technical talent.