Elections

Patrick Moriarty, left, and Mary Anderson

Judge race pits candidates running on ‘diverse’ resume vs. legal resume

Patrick Moriarty points to his decades working in courtrooms. Mary Anderson wants more “diversity of thought” on the bench.

Patrick Moriarty, left, and Mary Anderson
Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
Bottom row from left: Mark Swanson, Thomas Agnew and Amanda Dodd.

Housing density is the big question in Bothell City Council races

In one of three races, Mason Thompson is defending his council and mayoral seat from longtime fellow council member James McNeal.

Top row from left: Mason Thompson, James McNeal and Carston Curd.
Bottom row from left: Mark Swanson, Thomas Agnew and Amanda Dodd.
Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran

Former cop, skeptical of appointees, challenges incumbent for judge

Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Miguel Duran faces Brett Rogers, who has run as a Republican, in the nonpartisan race.

Brett Rogers, left, and Miguel M. Duran
Top row, Don Vanney, left, Barbra Tolbert, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam. Bottom row: Kenneth Dilbeck, left, Michele Blythe and Gregory Miller

Arlington mayoral, City Council candidates address growth, safety

Amid a rising population, the city has grappled with questions about infrastructure, traffic, housing — and more.

Top row, Don Vanney, left, Barbra Tolbert, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam. Bottom row: Kenneth Dilbeck, left, Michele Blythe and Gregory Miller
Top row: Demi Chatters and Judy Tuohy. Bottom row: Scott Bader and Judith Martinez

Everett council candidates differ on solutions to homelessness, safety

Scott Bader faces Demi Chatters as he tries to rejoin the council. Judy Tuohy faces Judith Martinez in her bid to retain her seat.

Top row: Demi Chatters and Judy Tuohy. Bottom row: Scott Bader and Judith Martinez
Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen

Nelson, Rosen running neck-and-neck for Edmonds mayor

The incumbent, Mike Nelson, says his opponent Mike Rosen lacks experience. Rosen believes his opponent’s tenure has led to “lost trust.”

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak

Ex-Snohomish mayor faces political newcomer in City Council bid

John Kartak touts his fiscal responsibility. Maygen Hetherington wants to focus on small business and growth.

Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak
Tom Stiger, left, and Bob Champion

Port of Everett candidates aim to balance development, environment

Bob Champion, 68, is challenging incumbent Tom Stiger, 84, for a six-year term for Port commissioner.

Tom Stiger, left, and Bob Champion
From left: Melanie Lockhart, Heather Fulcher, Junelle Lewis and Jacob Walker

Monroe City Council candidates focused on growth, safety

Monroe’s population has nearly doubled since 2000. How to handle that growth, along with public safety, were among candidates’ top concerns.

From left: Melanie Lockhart, Heather Fulcher, Junelle Lewis and Jacob Walker
Snohomish County Sheriff candidates Adam Fortney Susanna Johnson during an Everett Council of Neighborhoods forum on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Fortney, Johnson face off in expensive, contentious sheriff’s race

Nearly $400,000 has been spent and barbs have been thrown as Snohomish County looks to pick its next sheriff.

Snohomish County Sheriff candidates Adam Fortney Susanna Johnson during an Everett Council of Neighborhoods forum on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Political campaign signs posted for Adam Fortney, Susanna Johnson and others in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Who has donated to the Snohomish County sheriff candidates?

A Daily Herald review showed who has given campaign cash in the race between Adam Fortney and Susanna Johnson.

Political campaign signs posted for Adam Fortney, Susanna Johnson and others in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kymm Shipman, left, and Gloria Ngezaho

Lake Stevens council candidates talk transit, transparency, police

Gloria Ngezaho believes the mayor should’ve signed a Pride proclamation. Kymm Shipman wants a stronger police presence.

Kymm Shipman, left, and Gloria Ngezaho
Cindy Gobel with her supporters.

‘Integrity and true leadership:’ Auditor candidate emphasizes election transparency and accessibility

Snohomish County Auditor candidate understands the value and strength of community

Cindy Gobel with her supporters.
Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski

Mill Creek candidates differ on city’s growth, public safety

City Council incumbent Vincent Cavaleri opposes state guidance on growth management. Tannis Golebiewski says residents should have a say.

Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski
Linda Hjelle, left, and Joe Wanagel

Longtime Snohomish County assessor faces landlord’s election challenge

Linda Hjelle wants to keep up her work for a final term. Joe Wanagel thinks current property taxes are a sign for the assessor to go.

Linda Hjelle, left, and Joe Wanagel
Top row (L-R): Tiana Armstrong, Jeremiah Campbell, Melanie Ryan. Bottom row (L-R) Chuck Whitfield, Jennifer Bumpus, Andrew Fegler

After Monroe superintendent turmoil, 1 school board race is contested

Candidates have dropped out of races leading up to the general election, leaving one of four seats with a real campaign trail.

Top row (L-R): Tiana Armstrong, Jeremiah Campbell, Melanie Ryan. Bottom row (L-R) Chuck Whitfield, Jennifer Bumpus, Andrew Fegler
Tiffani Mondares-Riggs, left, Eliza Davis, Beth Hoiby and Sherryl Kenney

School board candidates to navigate financial woes in Marysville

Candidates say they’ll ask for more state money, as well as transparency in district spending.

Tiffani Mondares-Riggs, left, Eliza Davis, Beth Hoiby and Sherryl Kenney
Megan Dunn, left, and Georgia Fisher

County Council candidates differ sharply on solutions to homelessness

Megan Dunn hopes to keep a progressive tilt to the council. Georgia Fisher advocates for a choice between drug treatment or jail time.

Megan Dunn, left, and Georgia Fisher
Garth Fell, left, and Cindy Gobel

Election insiders face rematch for Snohomish County auditor

Incumbent Garth Fell is proud of his term. His colleague Cindy Gobel thinks she can do a better job — and she’s outspoken about it.

Garth Fell, left, and Cindy Gobel
Snohomish County Sheriff candidate Susanna Johnson during an Everett Council of Neighborhoods forum on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Johnson offers experience, training, professionalism

The 33-year law-enforcement veteran’s skills can rebuild accountability and the public’s trust.

Snohomish County Sheriff candidate Susanna Johnson during an Everett Council of Neighborhoods forum on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)