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County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high
Election officials certified results Tuesday. A late surge pushed turnout to the best showing since 1964.
Opinion
Comment: Election can be rigged; here’s how Trump could do it
Claiming mailed ballots are illegitimate, he could halt their counting after election day.
Opinion
Comment: 26th Amendment can cure suppression of youth vote
The amendment, which gave those 18 to 21 the right to vote, also protects that vote from limitations.
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A levy failure pushes Lakewood to cut spending, tap reserves
Among other cuts, the district plans to axe a school resource officer and leave vacant jobs unfilled.
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Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements
The continuing pandemic and recession likely were factors in the district’s second bond setback in three years.
Opinion
Comment: Harris’ elevation to ticket has been long time coming
Following many women before her in politics, Harris could deliver final blow to the glass ceiling.
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Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics
They say the Democratic vice-presidential candidate will crack open a door long shut to women of color.
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Auditor: Voter turnout could be historic in Snohomish County
After Saturday’s tally, the Everett schools bond was still a longshot and Lakewood’s tech levy was passing.
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Everett school bond, Lakewood levy failing in new tallies
Both school measures had been just shy of the votes needed to pass on election night.
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Everett school bond loses ground in latest tally of ballots
Some good news in Lakewood where the district’s two-year technology levy inched closer to passage
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Updated 2020 primary election results for Snohomish County
Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.
Opinion
Commentary: What Biden’s veep pick will tell us about Biden
Choosing someone who has no ambitions on 2024 would be a mistake for himself and the party.
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Mead and Carrington lead in Snohomish County Council race
Incumbent PUD Commissioner Sid Logan will likely face Rob Toyer for a spot on the utility board.
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School levies are in trouble in Lakewood and Darrington
Everett’s $317 million bond proposal is within striking distance, but levies could go down in the north county.
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Appointees leading in area legislative races; few close ones
It was a solid night for incumbents, with more than half the expected ballots counted.
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Gov. Jay Inslee cruises, with GOP’s Loren Culp a strong 2nd
Denny Heck leads the contest for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Democrats routed foes in other statewide races.
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Tuesday is your last chance to cast a ballot in the primary
Voters will decide school measures and determine the November match-ups for local, state and federal offices.
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Still want to vote in the primary? You have until Tuesday
State law allows registering and voting on same day. There are three places in the county to do…
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School levies in front of Lakewood, Darrington voters again
After setbacks in February, both districts trimmed their proposals in pursuit of success Tuesday.
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With the primary in a pandemic, candidates had to adapt
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies, fundraisers and face-to-face debates.