Learn about the candidates and issues in Snohomish County with the following links to stories, interviews, editorials and videos. Check back for more candidate profiles in the days leading up to the Nov. 6 general election. There are 18 Snohomish County ballot drop box locations.
Editorial endorsements and recommendations are italicized.
Congress
U.S. senator
♦ Maria Cantwell | ♦ Susan Hutchison
While favored to win, Cantwell faces strongest opponent yet
Debate: Maria Cantwell | Susan Hutchison
U.S. representative, District 1
♦ Suzan DelBene | Jeffrey Beeler
Video: Interview with Suzan DelBene and Jeffrey Beeler
In Our View: DelBene has earned support of 1st District voters
U.S. representative, District 2
Sept. 2: With recount done, a Libertarian looks to be Larsen’s foe
Video: Interview with Rick Larsen and Brian Luke
In Our View: Rick Larsen represents his district well in D.C.
Legislature
District 1
State representative, position 1
♦ Derek Stanford | Josh Colver
In Our View: Return Derek Stanford to 1st District House seat
State representative, position 2
♦ Shelley Kloba | Debra Blodgett
In Our View: Return Shelley Kloba to 1st District House seat
District 10
State representative, position 1
♦ Scott McMullen | Norma Smith
In Our View: Norma Smith has championed privacy, environment
State representative, position 2
In Our View: Dave Hayes’ law enforcement background informs his work
District 21
State senator
♦ Marko Liias | Mario Lionel Lotmore
In Our View: Marko Liias for state senate seat
State representative, position 1
♦ Strom Peterson | Amy Schaper
In Our View: Strom Peterson is an accomplished legislator
State representative, position 2
♦ Lillian Ortiz-Self |Petra Bigea
In Our View: Lillian Ortiz-Self has successfully won passage of education bills
District 32
State senator
♦ Jesse Salomon | Maralyn Chase
In Our View: Jesse Salomon is best prepared to serve as senator
State representative, position 1
♦ In 32nd District, Republican candidates trying to be heard
♦ Cindy Ryu | Diodato “Dio” Boucsieguez
In Our View: Cindy Ryu has served her district well and has necessary experience
State representative, position 2
♦ Lauren Davis | Frank Deisler
In Our View: Residents can confidently elect Davis to the House seat
District 38
State senator
State representative, position 1
♦ Bert Johnson | June Robinson
In Our View: June Robinson has shown herself as a skilled legislator
District 39
State senator
♦ Claus Joens | Keith L. Wagoner
Aug 4: Dueling GOP candidates dominate Senate race in the 39th
State representative, position 1
♦ Oct. 31: A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far fetched
♦ Sept. 20: Robert Sutherland | Ivan Lewis
State representative, position 2
♦ Carolyn Eslick | Eric Halvorson
In Our View: Carolyn Eslick knows the needs of her rural district
District 44
State senator
♦ Steve Hobbs | Doug Roulstone
State representative, position 1
Sept. 18: Lovick to Sax: Take down website or we may wind up in court
Sept. 13: Election rival: Lovick was sex abuse suspect in ’90s
In Our View: John Lovick is an effective and respected lawmaker
State representative, position 2
♦ Mark Harmsworth | Jared Mead
In Our View: Jared Mead has a realistic take on transportation funding
Supreme Court
♦ Steven Gonzalez | Nathan Choi
Local
Everett City Council
In Our View: Tyler Rourke best choice for Everett council seat
Public Utility District commission
♦ Election to decide who’s in power at the PUD; two seats open
In Our View: Sidney (Sid) Logan is an advocate for PUD energy projects
In Our View: Rebecca Wolfe will push for efficiency and transparency
Cascade District Court
♦ Kristen Olbrechts | Jennifer Rancourt
Statewide initiatives
♦ Initiative 940: Law enforcement use of deadly force
Their I-940 made the ballot, but not the version they prefer
In Our View: Send I-940 back to Legislature for better bill
♦Initiative 1631: Fee on carbon emissions
Opponents of carbon fee break initiative fundraising record
Video: I-1631 proponents and opponents face off
In Our View: Even with flaws, I-1631 provides climate solutions
♦ Initiative 1634: Ban of local taxes on grocery items
Video: Debated: I-1634 would ban local taxes on grocery items
Pressed to pick between a food tax we fear or power we value
In Our View: I-1634’s saccharine attack on local government
♦ Initiative 1639: Firearms safety
Nov. 1: Firearms initiative is causing a firestorm of debate
Oct. 5: Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence
Video: Pro and con on I-1639, the gun-safety ballot measure
In Our View: I-1639’s firearm measures can make a difference
Local ballot measures
Snohomish County Proposition 1
♦ Oct. 23: Sales tax measure would pay for emergency radio replacement
♦ June 4: County pushes measure to replace outdated radio system
In Our View: Public safety tax measures deserve yes vote
Everett Propositions 1 and 2
♦ City of Everett Propositions 1 and 2: Districting
In Our View: Yes on Everett council districts; yes on 4-3 plan
Everett Proposition 3
♦ Everett seeks to replace current EMS levy
In Our View: Public safety tax measures deserve yes vote
♦ Stanwood voters to consider annexing into North County Fire
Fire District 15 (Tulalip Bay)
♦ Oct. 15: Tulalip fire district hopes to hire 3 full-time firefighters
Arlington School District Proposition 1
♦ Arlington voters to consider $107.5M bond for second time
Island County
Sheriff
County Commissioner, District 3
♦ Rick Hannold | Janet St. Clair
Levy
Editorial: Levy an investment, so is involvement in pool district
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