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Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney waves signs with supporters along Highway 9 on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elections

Adam Fortney announces plans to run for Snohomish County sheriff again

The former sheriff said his campaign will focus on transparency and updating public safety leadership.

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Snohomish County voters continue to approve most school levies, bonds

The Monroe School District operations levy, which was failing after initial results, was passing Thursday with 50.4% of…

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Ballots for special election are due Feb. 10

Voters can use ballot drop boxes or visit a post office for a manual postmark to ensure their…

Jenita Vogt opens ballots with acceptable signatures to be scanned in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County updates election results

The next update will be Friday at 5 p.m.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Latest ballot drop updates election races from across Snohomish County

Results will continue to be updated as more ballots are counted.

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Opinion

Editorial: Gerrymandering presents seductive temptation

Like J.R.R. Tolkein’s ‘One Ring,’ partisan redistricting offers a corrupting, destabilizing power.

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor

Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve…

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Hurst wins Lynnwood mayoral race

Council member George Hurst had the lead over incumbent Christine Frizzell with 51.2% of the vote after Monday’s…

Sam Low, left, and Kelli Johnson

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Sam Low is likely to remain in the District 5 county seat

As of Thursday, Low received 54.1% of the vote while Johnson trailed with 45.8%.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy

The Edmonds levy would fund parks, police, planning and public works. Mukilteo’s levy would go toward emergency medical…

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Escamilla, Mata, Owings, Leutwyler elected in Lynnwood

Derica Escamilla, Bryce Owings and Robert Leutwyler maintained leads Monday. The margin grew between Isabel Mata and Ki…

Tam Bui, left, and Karen Moore.

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Bui wins race for Court of Appeals position

Bui earned 52.7% of the vote while Moore earned 47.0%, results Monday showed.

Sam Hem, left, and Erica Weir

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Weir, Rhyne, Schwab, Burbano win Everett council seats

Don Schwab and Paula Rhyne will retain their seats on the council. Political newcomers Luis Burbano and Erica…

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Edmonds council results: Chen, Eck, Barnett elected

Chris Eck will retain her seat with 63.3% of the vote. Erika Barnett beat Alex Newman with 52.1%…

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Garrard to retain Edmonds school board seat

Incumbent Thomas Garrard led with 69.9% of the vote Thursday. Challenger Jason Moore trailed with 29.9% of the…

Joe Marine, left, and Steve Schmalz.

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Marine retains Mukilteo mayoral seat

Joe Marine will serve a fourth term in office. Bob Champion and James Sterba will serve on the…

Heather Logan, left, and Nathan Senff

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Senff maintains his lead over incumbent Logan for Position 1

Heather Watland continues her lead over Drew Bono for the Position 3 seat.

Shaina Langley, left, and Roman Rewolinski.

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Two incumbents, one challenger, win in Everett school board races

Shaina Langley defeated Roman Rewolinski in a narrow race for a seat on the school board. Two other…

John Snow, left, and Peter Condyles

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Incumbents maintain leads for Marysville City Council

Political newcomer Dan Perkins holds a substantial lead over Amber Cantu for the Position 3 seat.

Sabrina Araya, left, and Kim Daughtry

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Challenger in Position 2 likely to unseat incumbent in Lake Stevens.

Sabina Araya, Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards and Nathan Packard are leading, according to results Thursday.