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Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)

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Auditor dismisses claim Alderwood water board member lives in Alaska

Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live…

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Editorial: Coelho, Altamirano Crosby, Parshall for Lynnwood Council

Two new-comers and a veteran council member are the best choices to represent Lynnwood’s residents.

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Editorial: Eck, Dotsch, Paine best choices for Edmonds council

Each has the necessary experience, perspective and demeanor now required on the council.

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Editorial: Chase, Hirman merit return to their school boards

Chase seeks a third term to the Edmonds board. Hirman seeks voters’ confirmation of her 2022 appointment.

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Editorial: Bring Davis, Hoiby to Marysville School Board

Both women have deep ties to the community and demonstrate commitment to students and families.

Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon poses for a photo with his campaign sign along Mukilteo Speedway in Mukilteo, Washington, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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He’s unopposed for Mukilteo City Council, but running a campaign anyway

Appointed, then uncontested, Jason Moon wants people to know who he is. So he put up campaign signs.

Scott Bader

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Bader ‘surprised’ by $38K in campaign cash from Master Builders

A trade association has supported Scott Bader with far more outside spending than any other Everett City Council…

Political campaign signs posted for Adam Fortney, Susanna Johnson and others in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Fortney, Johnson race for sheriff shatters record for campaign cash

Incumbent Adam Fortney and Susanna Johnson have raised nearly $300,000 combined. Looking at who’s donating, a partisan divide…

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

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Recount for Snohomish School Board race likely set for Thursday

Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.

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A school bus driven by Jan Bates stops on 83rd Avenue Northeast in Marysville on Tuesday, March 14. Bates' bus, along with 14 others in the district, have been equipped with cameras to watch for drivers who illegally pass the bus when its stop sign is out.

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Marysville schools to ask state for help in solving $18M shortfall

“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.

A person drops off their ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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26% primary turnout echoes past ‘off-year’ elections in Snohomish County

The most recent odd-year turnout figures were 26.8%, 37.0%, 23.9% and 21.9%. Officials have ideas for how to…

Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)

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Fire levies fail in Mukilteo, Arlington area; pass elsewhere

It’s “a tough pill to swallow,” District 21 Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said. Meanwhile, most Snohomish County districts…

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

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2,744 to 2,744: On primary night, Snohomish school board race is tied

Sarah Adams and Monica Weber, aligned on many issues, are in a close race to face Sherri Larkin…

Elections assistant Kathleen Strong collects sorted ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New results solidify election matchups in Snohomish County

Incumbents in major races continued to lead Wednesday, allowing them to turn their sights to November.

Dorothy Crossman rides up on her bike to turn in her ballot  on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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2023 August primary election results for Snohomish County

Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.

Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022

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Adkins, Rohla advance in race for Everett School Board Position 5

Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8%…

Top (L-R): Bill Wheeler Jr., Demi Chatters, Brian Hennessy, Scott Bader. Bottom (L-R): Judy Tuohy, Judith Martinez, Bryce Nickel

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Tuohy, Bader hold commanding leads in race for Everett City Council

Scott Bader was set to face Demi Chatters in the general election. Meanwhile, Judy Tuohy took 57% of…

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

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Rosen, Nelson advance in race for Edmonds mayor, refocus campaigns

Four candidates threw their hat in the ring. Diane Buckshnis and Brad Shipley trailed behind on Tuesday.

Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)

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Moriarty leads Anderson in race for Superior Court judge

As votes rolled in Tuesday, incumbent Judge Patrick Moriarty and challenger Mary Anderson appeared set to advance.

The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Incumbent Port Commissioner Stiger far ahead in early results

Tom Stiger will likely face Bob Champion for one of three seats on the Port of Everett commission.