Election 2022

Dennis Michelson pushes his ballot into the drop box outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

It’s Election Day: Here’s what to do to get your vote counted

Ballots can be returned by mail or put in a drop box. You can register, then vote, right up until 8 p.m.

Dennis Michelson pushes his ballot into the drop box outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Here’s what to do to get your vote counted in Tuesday’s election

Ballots can be returned by mail or put in a drop box. You can register, then vote, right up until 8 p.m.

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Here’s what to do to get your vote counted in Tuesday’s election

Ballots can be returned by mail or put in a drop box. You can register, then vote, right up until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Chris Faith, left, and Kittie Schuster, right, sort through ballots on the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Here are 6 things at stake in Tuesday’s election

Snohomish County voters will have a say in control of Congress, funding for Monroe schools and the fate of two incumbent Republican state lawmakers

Chris Faith, left, and Kittie Schuster, right, sort through ballots on the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Clyde Shavers

Shavers apologizes ‘to any supporter who felt misled’

Statement issued after candidate’s father wrote three-page letter asserting his son never served as submarine officer.

Clyde Shavers
John Lovick, left, and James ‘Jeb’ Brewer.

Q&A: John Lovick and Jeb Brewer discuss priorities in the 44th

Republican Brewer wants to cut government spending while Democrat Lovick hopes to fund education, reduce homelessness.

John Lovick, left, and James ‘Jeb’ Brewer.
April Berg, left, and Ryne Rohla.

44th Legislative District: Q&A for April Berg and Ryne Rohla

Candidates competing to represent the 44th District answered nine questions about their campaigns.

April Berg, left, and Ryne Rohla.

Editorial: Herald now endorses Gilday for 10th District House seat

Because of misrepresentations made by Clyde Shavers on his resume, his endorsement is rescinded.

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Editorial: Final thoughts in the week before the election

Some advice to help you choose your candidates, submit your ballot and learn about elections.

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Clyde Shavers

Candidate’s father alleges son lied, including about military service

Clyde Shavers claimed to be a nuclear submarine officer. His father says ‘not even for a day.’

Clyde Shavers
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Editorial: A recap of The Herald’s election endorsements

As you consider your vote in the Nov. 8 election, the editorial board makes these recommendations.

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Editorial: Gilday in 10th, Cortes in 38th House districts

The editorial board begins its endorsements with two state House races in newly redrawn districts.

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The Robe Valley Fire Station is located at 31907 Mountain Loop Highway, about 10 miles east of Granite Falls. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District 23)

Fire commission, chief support merger of Granite Falls and Robe Valley

Voters next week will see a ballot proposition to combine Fire District 17 and Fire District 23 into a single department.

The Robe Valley Fire Station is located at 31907 Mountain Loop Highway, about 10 miles east of Granite Falls. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District 23)

Comment: Congress is big, but don’t forget state, local races

Those down-ballot races can determine major issues in your community and state. Don’t skip them.

A collection of mailers sent to voters in the 10th Legislative District.

Myriad mailers: Spending in key 10th District races tops $2 million

Two state House seats in the swing district have attracted more money than other legislative races in Snohomish County.

A collection of mailers sent to voters in the 10th Legislative District.
Carolyn Eslick, left, and Jessica Wadhams.

Political newcomer takes on 2-term incumbent in redrawn District 39

Carolyn Eslick, of Sultan, says public safety is No. 1 on her agenda. Her opponent Jessica Wadhams has a list of top priorities.

Carolyn Eslick, left, and Jessica Wadhams.
Kim Schrier, left, and Matt Larkin. (Schrier photo courtesy of Dr.Kim Schrier for Congress. Larkin photo courtesy of Larkin for Congress)

Snohomish County in middle of key battle for control of U.S. House

Rep. Kim Schrier faces challenger Matt Larkin in the 8th District, which now runs through communities on U.S. 2.

Kim Schrier, left, and Matt Larkin. (Schrier photo courtesy of Dr.Kim Schrier for Congress. Larkin photo courtesy of Larkin for Congress)
THUMBNAIL

Murray and Smiley spar over abortion, crime in Senate debate

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley argued over several issues.

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Upper row: Suzan DelBene, left, and Vincent Cavaleri. Bottom row: Rick Larsen, left, and Dan Matthews.

Incumbents DelBene, Larsen say country is heading in right direction

The U.S. representatives face GOP foes Vincent Cavaleri and Dan Matthews, who are spotlighting public safety and inflation.

Upper row: Suzan DelBene, left, and Vincent Cavaleri. Bottom row: Rick Larsen, left, and Dan Matthews.
Bill Burgess, Marion County Clerk, points out a voter’s statement that each voter must sign before returning their ballot, at the Marion County Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (Amanda Loman / InvestigateWest)

Ahead of midterms, officials amp up defense against election fraud claims

Washington, Oregon and Idaho launched voter education campaigns to shore up public trust ahead of the November election.

Bill Burgess, Marion County Clerk, points out a voter’s statement that each voter must sign before returning their ballot, at the Marion County Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (Amanda Loman / InvestigateWest)