Latest Election 2017

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Democracy, voters are just not that into you

Hotly contested races in Everett, Snohomish and Mukilteo did not spur much interest.

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With remaining ballot counted, Darrington has a winner

Turns out that ballot wasn’t marked for a very-tight school board race. Dave Holmer appears to have won.

Cassie Franklin has a transition team — but no mandate

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Cassie Franklin has a transition team — but no mandate

“Sitting down with Judy is going to be one of my top priorities,” said the Everett mayor-elect.

Updated election results for Snohomish County

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Updated election results for Snohomish County

Here are the returns for 89 races and ballot measures — and links to official election websites.

Franklin becomes first woman to be elected mayor of Everett

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Franklin becomes first woman to be elected mayor of Everett

The new mayor-elect thanked her opponent for “the incredible work she continues to do for the city.”

Franklin keeps lead as number of uncounted ballots dwindles

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Franklin keeps lead as number of uncounted ballots dwindles

At 44.8 percent to 43.7 percent, that’s a large enough margin to avoid an automatic recount.

In this ‘voter intent’ state, even problematic ballots matter

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In this ‘voter intent’ state, even problematic ballots matter

Some have artwork or commentary. Some are not filled out correctly. But (almost) all of them count.

Franklin pulls ahead of Tuohy in tight Everett mayoral race

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Franklin pulls ahead of Tuohy in tight Everett mayoral race

As mailed-in ballots are counted, other races in Snohomish County are largely unchanged.

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Judy Tuohy’s lead over Cassie Franklin grows to 19 votes

South county fire Commissioner David Chan opened a lead, after trailing slightly a day earlier.

Seattle elects its first woman mayor since the 1920s

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Seattle elects its first woman mayor since the 1920s

Jenny Durkan captured just over 60 percent of the votes, while Cary Moon tallied about 40 percent.

Washington Democrats win key Senate race

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Washington Democrats win key Senate race

The party is now back in charge of both legislative chambers for the first time in five years.

Close races, including for Everett mayor: 7-vote difference

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Close races, including for Everett mayor: 7-vote difference

It could be a while before final results are known for many local elections.

First returns show incumbents holding County Council seats

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First returns show incumbents holding County Council seats

As of Tuesday, Nehring had 59.1 percent, Ryan had 62.9 percent and Low had 57.6 percent.

Tuohy ahead of Franklin by 49 votes in Everett mayoral race

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Tuohy ahead of Franklin by 49 votes in Everett mayoral race

Election officials expect to release the next tally of ballots around 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Other races: Snohomish mayor race is tight, Zieve is trailing

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Other races: Snohomish mayor race is tight, Zieve is trailing

Ellis leads Chan in Fire District 1; Matsumoto Wright is ahead of Richards in Mountlake Terrace.

Durkan takes strong early lead in Seattle mayor race

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Durkan takes strong early lead in Seattle mayor race

Early returns show she captured more than a 20-point lead with nearly 61 percent.

Washington Democrats celebrate lead in key state Senate race

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Washington Democrats celebrate lead in key state Senate race

A win by Manka Dhingra would put them in charge of both legislative chambers for the first time…

Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

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Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

Everett’s mayoral contest isn’t the only lively race on the ballot.

Two seats open on Arlington School Board

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Two seats open on Arlington School Board

Candidates cite their hands-on experience in campaigning for the job.

Challengers seek change for Marysville schools

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Challengers seek change for Marysville schools

But two incumbents on the School Board say the district is in good hands.