Election 2018

A guide to our coverage of the candidates and issues

A guide to our coverage of the candidates and issues

Here’s a list of links to everything we’ve written about Tuesday’s general election.

A guide to our coverage of the candidates and issues
On the West Coast, the election doesn’t end on election night

On the West Coast, the election doesn’t end on election night

Only Washington, Oregon and Colorado conduct all elections exclusively by mail. In California, it’s an option.

On the West Coast, the election doesn’t end on election night
Massive voter turnout marks end of volatile election year

Massive voter turnout marks end of volatile election year

With so much at stake up and down the ballot, turnout is expected to eclipse 75 percent.

Massive voter turnout marks end of volatile election year
Here are the 18 Snohomish County ballot drop box locations

Here are the 18 Snohomish County ballot drop box locations

You can also mail your ballot without a stamp — this year, anyway.

Here are the 18 Snohomish County ballot drop box locations
Vogeli and Rourke vie for open Everett City Council seat

Vogeli and Rourke vie for open Everett City Council seat

Whoever is elected will have some tough decisions to make next year.

Vogeli and Rourke vie for open Everett City Council seat
In this quiet statewide race, incumbency means little

In this quiet statewide race, incumbency means little

“I suspect that most people don’t know either of us,” says a state Supreme Court justice up for re-election.

In this quiet statewide race, incumbency means little
Election to decide who’s in power at the PUD; two seats open

Election to decide who’s in power at the PUD; two seats open

Two of the three Snohomish County Public Utility District’s commissioner seats are on the ballot.

Election to decide who’s in power at the PUD; two seats open
Tax hike would fund increased emergency calls, higher costs

Tax hike would fund increased emergency calls, higher costs

Everett officials say the demand for services has outstripped available funding.

Tax hike would fund increased emergency calls, higher costs
In 32nd District, GOP will probably lose but still be heard

In 32nd District, GOP will probably lose but still be heard

In the race for two House seats, candidates talk about affordable housing, substance abuse and taxes.

In 32nd District, GOP will probably lose but still be heard
Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District

Concerns about roads, water and gun rights dominate the candidates’ conversations on the campaign trail.

Republicans look to keep grip on seats in 39th District
A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched

Democrat Ivan Lewis is battling Republican Robert Sutherland, and history, in the 39th district.

A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too far-fetched
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson (left) and Brett Bass. Photos by Olivia Vanni and Andy Bronson

Firearms initiative is causing a firestorm of debate

Mike Nelson and Brett Bass are gun owners who disagree on whether I-1639 will increase public safety.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson (left) and Brett Bass. Photos by Olivia Vanni and Andy Bronson
It’s Democrat versus Democrat in this state Senate race

It’s Democrat versus Democrat in this state Senate race

The duel between incumbent Maralyn Chase and challenger Jesse Salomon is about substance and style.

It’s Democrat versus Democrat in this state Senate race
District 10 GOP representatives battle to keep their seats

District 10 GOP representatives battle to keep their seats

Norma Smith and Dave Hayes face strong challengers in Democrats Scott McMullen and Dave Paul.

District 10 GOP representatives battle to keep their seats

Record-setting $25M pours into 8th District House race

Most of the money comes from outside spending.

Three incumbent House Democrats face spirited challengers

Three incumbent House Democrats face spirited challengers

Unlike many of their peers, DelBene, Larsen and Jayapal are heavy favorites to return to Congress.

Three incumbent House Democrats face spirited challengers
Lovick and Sax duel on car tabs, tolls and transparency

Lovick and Sax duel on car tabs, tolls and transparency

It’s quieter since Sax posted excerpts of sex abuse investigation of Lovick that produced no charges.

Lovick and Sax duel on car tabs, tolls and transparency
U.S. Senate candidate Hutchison hosts town hall in Bremerton

U.S. Senate candidate Hutchison hosts town hall in Bremerton

She expressed support for President Trump, saying he has “kept his promises.”

U.S. Senate candidate Hutchison hosts town hall in Bremerton
Maria Cantwell talks education, health care, elections

Maria Cantwell talks education, health care, elections

The three-term senator is facing challenger Susan Hutchison on Nov. 6

Maria Cantwell talks education, health care, elections
Stanford, Colver run to represent the 1st district

Stanford, Colver run to represent the 1st district

Washington’s 1st Legislative District covers Bothell and Kirkland.

Stanford, Colver run to represent the 1st district