Elections

Candidates focus on budget, youth violence, affordable housing

More than half of Lynnwood’s City Council seats are up for election, with four races appearing on the Nov. 4 ballot.

 

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Editorial: Yes on SJR 8201 a prudent investment for WA Cares

Voters should place the long-term care benefit’s fund in the hands of the state investment board.

 

Candidates talk revenue, housing, environment

Three Edmonds City Council races will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot alongside a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift.

 

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Editorial: Return Eck, Chen to Edmonds City Counci posts

Both have helped make difficult decisions on the city’s financial crisis and in guiding city decisions.

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Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)

Everett mayor candidates focus on public safety, budget, housing

Incumbent Cassie Franklin will face off against former city council member Scott Murphy in the upcoming general election.

Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)
Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County to mail November general election ballots

Voters should start receiving ballots at the end of the week. USPS encourages voters to mail ballots at least one week before Nov. 4.

Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial: Return Ryan, Matsumoto Wright to MLT council

The veteran council members have been key to careful growth and development for city residents.

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Mayor candidates focus on budget, public safety, housing

As Christine Frizzell seeks a second term, she faces City Council member George Hurst in the November election.

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Editorial: Return Schwab to Everett City Council district

Don Schwab has shown himself as a leader on the council and a knowledgeable representative.

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Editorial: Selecting county charter review panel fundamental

Voters’ picks of three members of the panel will help determine what amendments they see next fall.

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Editorial: Frizzell best choice for diverse, growing Lynnwood

City council member Hurst has legitimate financial concerns, but Frizzell remains a skilled leader.

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Editorial: Mata, Leutwyler for Lynnwood council seats

With the city facing a budget crisis, voters will determine who serves on four council seats.

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Editorial: Retain Marysville School Board’s current members

Simpson, Tomas and Hereth should be kept on to aid the path toward stability and better schools.

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Editorial: Marine for Mukilteo mayor; Van Duser for council

The mayor should be elected to a fourth term. A newcomer offers her perspective to the council.

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Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

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Editorial: Garrard best for Edmonds School Board post

The retired teacher was appointed last year to fill a vacancy and has contributed from the start.

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Niko Battle (campaign photo)

Judge rules Everett council candidate cannot appear on Nov. ballot

Alan Rubio and Luis Burbano will be on the November ballot in the District 4 race. Niko Battle, who won the August primary, plans to appeal.

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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Snohomish County Elections awarded for “outstanding service”

The National Association of Election Officials recognized the department’s 2024 “Elections Explained” initiative.

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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Mail your ballots with time to spare, officials say

An Everett couple’s votes weren’t counted after they dropped their ballots off at the post office on primary election day.

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.

Perkins, Cantu, advance to November ballot for Marysville seat

R.J. Whitlow trailed behind in a close race for second, but with few ballots left to count, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to make up the 116 vote gap.

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.