About 2,200 ballots are still left to count in Clark County from Tuesday’s primary, but the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is already throwing support behind Carolyn Long.

Long is trailing Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, with 35.33 percent of the vote to Herrera Beutler’s 42.13, but winning in Clark County by 0.54 percent.

Long has been added the national organization’s Red to Blue program, joining 66 other candidates highlighted for their potential to challenge incumbents. Herrera Beutler is seeking her fifth term.

The program provides candidates with fundraising and organizational support to help flip targeted districts. The 3rd Congressional District was first targeted by the DCCC in March 2017.

Amanda Sherman, DCCC regional press secretary, said Long’s strong showing, and strong Democratic showing overall in the primary, reaffirmed what the DCCC believed about the district and the potential for a Democrat to win the House seat.