Bob Hagglund, left, and Dave Somers, right

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Incumbents lead for Snohomish County executive, council, assessor

Dave Somers and Megan Dunn, both Democrats, held big leads in county executive and county council races.

Top row: Miguel M. Duran, left, and Brett Rogers. Bottom row: Mary Anderson, left, and Patrick Moriarty.

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Incumbent judges win both races for Snohomish County Superior Court

Judge Patrick Moriarty was winning against attorney Mary Anderson. Judge Miguel Duran led his challenger Brett Rogers.

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen

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Rosen unseats incumbent Nelson in race for Edmonds mayor

Early returns favored Mike Rosen over Mike Nelson. Meanwhile in Arlington, Mayor Barb Tolbert trailed challenger Don Vanney.

Susanna Johnson speaks to the media and community at 230 Ave B. in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Johnson ‘cautiously optimistic’ with lead for Snohomish County sheriff

Incumbent Adam Fortney trailed challenger Susanna Johnson in initial tallies Tuesday. The gap slightly narrowed Wednesday.

Veteran election worker Tien Mai moves sealed ballots from a sorting machine while working at the Snohomish County Auditor’s office on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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2023 November general election results for Snohomish County

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

Election workers remove ballots from their envelopes before sending them to be counted at the Snohomish County Auditor’s office on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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What you need to know on Election Day in Snohomish County

Deliver your votes to a ballot box before 8 p.m. to ensure your voice is heard in this…

Top from left: Roger Pence, Christine Eck and Mackey Guenther. Bottom from left: Michelle Dotsch, Susan Paine and Kevin Fagerstrom.

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Housing, zoning, policing are top topics in Edmonds City Council races

At least two seats will be filled by fresh faces. One incumbent, Susan Paine, faces a challenger, Kevin…

Top row: Nick Coelho, left, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, David Parshall Bottom row: Jim Smith, left, Robert Leutwyler, Derek Hanusch

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Lynnwood council candidates face decisions on housing, transportation

More than half of the Lynnwood City Council could be filled with new faces after ballots are counted…

Tabitha Baty, left, Rob Serviss, Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin.

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Snohomish school board candidates focus on success, parent involvement

Tabitha Baty and Rob Serviss are competing to represent District 2. In District 4, incumbent Sarah Adams is…

Snohomish County Sheriff candidate Adam Fortney during an Everett Council of Neighborhoods forum on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Days before election, sheriff admits violating campaign finance law

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney agreed to pay a $450 fine after he was accused of accepting contributions…

Carin Chase, left, Nicholas Logan, Nancy Katims and Nicholas Jenkins

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Edmonds school board candidates focus on funding, core subjects

A projected $15 million budget deficit means finances — and looming cuts — are top of mind for…

Jen Hirman, left, Charles Mister, Charles Adkins and Ryne Rohla.

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Everett school board candidates offer dueling priorities

Incumbent Jen Hirman is running against Charles Mister to fill Position 2. Charles Adkins and Ryne Rohla are…

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Snohomish County’s guide to the 2023 election

Here is everything you need to know before Election Day.

Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
Bottom row from left: Mark Swanson, Thomas Agnew and Amanda Dodd.

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Housing density is the big question in Bothell City Council races

In one of three races, Mason Thompson is defending his council and mayoral seat from longtime fellow council…

Patrick Moriarty, left, and Mary Anderson

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Judge race pits candidates running on ‘diverse’ resume vs. legal resume

Patrick Moriarty points to his decades working in courtrooms. Mary Anderson wants more “diversity of thought” on the…

Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran

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Former cop, skeptical of appointees, challenges incumbent for judge

Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Miguel Duran faces Brett Rogers, who has run as a Republican, in the…

Top row, Don Vanney, left, Barbra Tolbert, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam. Bottom row: Kenneth Dilbeck, left, Michele Blythe and Gregory Miller

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Arlington mayoral, City Council candidates address growth, safety

Amid a rising population, the city has grappled with questions about infrastructure, traffic, housing — and more.

Top row: Demi Chatters and Judy Tuohy. Bottom row: Scott Bader and Judith Martinez

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Everett council candidates differ on solutions to homelessness, safety

Scott Bader faces Demi Chatters as he tries to rejoin the council. Judy Tuohy faces Judith Martinez in…

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen

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Nelson, Rosen running neck-and-neck for Edmonds mayor

The incumbent, Mike Nelson, says his opponent Mike Rosen lacks experience. Rosen believes his opponent’s tenure has led…

Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak

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Ex-Snohomish mayor faces political newcomer in City Council bid

John Kartak touts his fiscal responsibility. Maygen Hetherington wants to focus on small business and growth.