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Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Incumbents leading across Snohomish County, except in Monroe, Granite Falls

  • Incumbent Dave Somers is surrounded by supporters, including Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Janice Ellis (left) during election night at the Labor Temple in Everett on Tuesday.

    Heidi Hoffman / The Herald

    Incumbent Dave Somers is surrounded by supporters, including Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Janice Ellis (left) during election night at the Labor Temple in Everett on Tuesday.

Three Snohomish County Councilmen were winning in their attempts to retain their seats in early election results Tuesday night.

Republican John Koster was leading his opponent Ellen Hiatt Watson while Democrats Dave Somers and Dave Gossett were leading their opponents Bob Meador and Steve Dana.

There were dozens of city, school and special district elections being decided in the general election around Snohomish County.

Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson was far ahead of his opponent Jim Johnson in his attempt at re-election.

For the Everett School Board, incumbent Karen Madsen trailed activist Jessica Olson. Jeff Russell narrowly led his opponent Pam LeSesne for an open seat on the board.

Two mayors around the county were losing in their bids for re-election. Monroe Mayor Donnetta Walser was behind her opponent Robert G. Zimmerman in the early returns. Café owner Saleem Haroon was leading in his bid to unseat Granite Falls Mayor Lyle Romack.

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