Top row: Joshua Binda, left, Jason Call, Cody Hart, Devin Hermanson. Bottom row: Leif Johnson, left, Rick Larsen, Daniel Miller, Edwin Stickle

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Larsen faces 7 challengers to represent Everett in Congress

As he seeks a 13th term, Rep. Rick Larsen faces competitors from the left and right, including Lynnwood…

Tim McDonald, left, John Snow, Keith Wagoner

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Housing, taxes hot topics for rural Snohomish County senate candidates

Sen. Keith Wagoner is defending his seat from Democrats John Snow and Tim McDonald. All three are military…

Top row: Zephaniah Borynack, left, Robert Sutherland. Bottom Row: Sam Low, left, Kathryn Lewandowsky

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Low faces 3 challengers in 39th district House race

State Rep. Sam Low hopes to fend off former rival Robert Sutherland, as well as Kathryn Lewandowsky and…

Top row: Riaz Khan, left, Jason Moon, Strom Peterson. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, Kristina Mitchell, Bruce Guthrie

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Education, housing top issues in races to represent Edmonds, Mukilteo

Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self are both running for their sixth terms in Olympia. They each face multiple…

Julio Cortes, left, Annie Fitzgerald, Bryce Nickel

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Diversity is key for Everett state rep candidates

Rep. Julio Cortes has advocated for marginalized groups in Olympia. His opponents say people with disabilities need their…

Lauren Davis, left, Lori Theis, Dunia Wabenga

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Public safety is a central question in south Snohomish County race

Rep. Lauren Davis is running for a fourth term. Republican Lori Theis and Democrat Dunia Wabenga are trying…

A boat drives out of the Port of Everett Marina in front of Boxcar Park on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Expand the Port of Everett’s boundaries? Voters must decide

The port calls it a workforce measure to boost the economy and add jobs. Opponents say it burdens…

President Joe Biden speaks at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in Greensboro, N.C., on April 14, 2022. Biden plans to nominate Michael Barr  to be the Federal Reserve's vice chairman of supervision. The selection of Barr comes after Biden's first choice for the Fed post, Sarah Bloom Raskin, withdrew her nomination a month ago (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Washington Democrats voice support for Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race

Some quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the ballot.

A Mukilteo firefighter waves out of a fire truck. (Photo provided by Mukilteo Fire Department)

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Mukilteo levy lid lift will hike average tax bill about $180 more a year

The lift will fund six more workers, ambulances, equipment and medical supplies. Opponents call it unnecessary.

Riaz Khan finally wins office on his fifth try. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mukilteo state House candidate arrested weeks before jumping into race

The misdemeanor domestic violence case against Riaz Khan, a former Mukilteo City Council member, has since been dismissed.

A wall diagram shows the “journey of the ballot” at the new Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County primary election ballots shipped to registered voters

This year’s primary election will feature races in every corner of the county. Turn in a ballot by…