Here are a few of the featured races and local measures on the ballot.
Statewide
Governor: Democrats must decide whether Attorney General Christine Gregoire or King County Executive Ron Sims will face Republican Dino Rossi in the general election.
Superintendent of public instruction: Terry Bergeson faces five opponents in her bid for re-election, including a predecessor, Judith Billings, and an upstart challenger, Juanita Doyon. Expect a November runoff.
Supreme Court: Justice Richard Sanders faces five challengers. Plus, there are contested races for two other seats. That’s a lot of legal resumes to read through.
Legislature
10th District: Democratic candidates Nancy Conard and Gina Bull face off in their bid for a seat in the House of Representatives.
38th District: Can Rep. David Simpson retain his seat against the challenge of Mike Sells? Can Rep. John McCoy fend off Randall Rike? Two battles, and only Democrats get to decide.
21st District: Two Democrats are battling here. Mary Helen Roberts is up against Republican turned Democrat Mike Huisman.
39th District: Another Democratic duel. It’s John Painter versus Susanne Olson, with the victor advancing to face incumbent Republican Sen. Val Stevens.
Snohomish County
* Everett Transit is seeking a sales tax increase to cover rising costs of operating the public transit service. Everett voters only.
* Mukilteo and Arlington voters will decide levies for paramedic emergency medical services.
Library measures
One asks Stanwood-Camano Island voters to approve up to $9 million in general obligation bonds to construct a library.
In Oak Harbor, voters are being asked to approve the sale of up to $12 million in bonds to build a library.
Island County
Langley wants to increase its property city tax levy to pay for street improvements and government services, including planning and land use.
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