Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.
The most recent odd-year turnout figures were 26.8%, 37.0%, 23.9% and 21.9%. Officials have ideas for how to improve those numbers.
“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.
Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.
It’s “a tough pill to swallow,” District 21 Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said. Meanwhile, most Snohomish County districts approved their levies.
Sarah Adams and Monica Weber, aligned on many issues, are in a close race to face Sherri Larkin in the general election.
Incumbents in major races continued to lead Wednesday, allowing them to turn their sights to November.
Four candidates threw their hat in the ring. Diane Buckshnis and Brad Shipley trailed behind on Tuesday.
Scott Bader was set to face Demi Chatters in the general election. Meanwhile, Judy Tuohy took 57% of the vote in a three-way race.
Tom Stiger will likely face Bob Champion for one of three seats on the Port of Everett commission.
Snohomish County voters favored incumbents based on early primary returns Tuesday.
Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8% of votes.
As votes rolled in Tuesday, incumbent Judge Patrick Moriarty and challenger Mary Anderson appeared set to advance.
Here is everything you need to know before election day.
Voters can mail in their ballots or drop them off at ballot boxes throughout the county.
Democrat Megan Dunn holds Position 2. Georgia Fisher and Kristina Mitchell, who have Republican ties, aim to unseat her.
Without opponents, Brett Gailey, Jon Nehring and two other mayors in Snohomish County can start focusing on their next four years.
Jeremiah Campbell is running to hold the seat, while Crystal Blakely is challenging. Two candidates have dropped out of the race.
Rohla tops four strong candidates for an open seat in Everett; Katims deserves re-election in Edmonds.
Planning board members Jacob Walker and Junelle Lewis, along with Will Schlegel, filed to run for Monroe City Council.