Eight candidates and one seat make for a primary scramble

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Eight candidates and one seat make for a primary scramble

Seven Democrats and a Republican are hustling for votes in Snohomish County Council District 2.

After 20-year hiatus, East County Parks to ask for funding

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After 20-year hiatus, East County Parks to ask for funding

A bond could fund improvements at the fairgrounds and Maltby park as well as a new park in…

New statewide election system causing concern among auditors

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New statewide election system causing concern among auditors

They don’t think VoteWA is ready for prime time but are confident primary results will be accurate

Candidates who have filed to run for Mukilteo City Council. (Washington Secretary of State)

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It’s musical chairs on the Mukilteo City Council for 4 seats

Candidates got in, got out, switched places and faced off for the coming election.

Now’s your chance: Empty political offices await

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Now’s your chance: Empty political offices await

No political candidates filed for a half-dozen positions in Snohomish County. Others have withdrawn.

Mayor or manager? Mukilteo voters will decide in November

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Mayor or manager? Mukilteo voters will decide in November

“Now is the time for us to be able to take control back of our town,” Councilman Scott…

Election drama begins as candidates file for dozens of races

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Election drama begins as candidates file for dozens of races

Lots of hopefuls jumped in, especially when the current office holder was on the way out.

Ex-Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine looks to join the City Council

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Ex-Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine looks to join the City Council

And controversial aerospace exec Peter Zieve is eyeing a different Mukilteo council seat.

The political season gets real: It’s candidate filing week

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The political season gets real: It’s candidate filing week

Candidates are lining up for 188 local races. Watch for turnover among mayors and county officials.

A second city councilman enters the Lake Stevens mayor’s race

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A second city councilman enters the Lake Stevens mayor’s race

The field of candidates, so far, pits a police officer against a firefighter for the city’s top job.

Republican joins a half-dozen Democrats in county race

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Republican joins a half-dozen Democrats in county race

Mukilteo Councilwoman Anna Rohrbough hopes to compete on heavily Democratic turf.

Crowded race for open Snohomish County Council seat

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Crowded race for open Snohomish County Council seat

So far, seven candidates have declared, and there could be more before the filing week in May.

Political change — changes? — coming to Edmonds

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Political change — changes? — coming to Edmonds

The mayor won’t seek re-election this fall, when four of seven city council seats are on the ballot.

Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

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Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

Spencer is endorsing City Councilman Kurt Hilt in this year’s mayoral election.

Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling decides not to seek a third term

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Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling decides not to seek a third term

“The time is right for me to move on to other things in my life,” he said. He…

Snohomish County executive seeks re-election

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Snohomish County executive seeks re-election

Dave Somers, a Democrat and former county councilman, was first elected to the job in 2015.

Snohomish County assessor to seek second term

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Snohomish County assessor to seek second term

Linda Hjelle is one of several candidates to make early plans for countywide contests this year.

Councilman Mike Nelson announces run for Edmonds mayor

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Councilman Mike Nelson announces run for Edmonds mayor

The current mayor, Dave Earling, isn’t ready to discuss his plans.

Marysville councilman announces run for county treasurer

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Marysville councilman announces run for county treasurer

Rob Toyer runs a wealth management company and served in the Marine Corps Reserves.

Elections chief announces he’s running for county auditor

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Elections chief announces he’s running for county auditor

Garth Fell says colleagues will determine when he should recuse himself during the 2019 election.