Elections

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

Recount for Snohomish School Board race likely set for Thursday

Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams
A person drops off their ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

26% primary turnout echoes past ‘off-year’ elections in Snohomish County

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.

A person drops off their ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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A school bus driven by Jan Bates stops on 83rd Avenue Northeast in Marysville on Tuesday, March 14. Bates' bus, along with 14 others in the district, have been equipped with cameras to watch for drivers who illegally pass the bus when its stop sign is out.

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Marysville schools to ask state for help in solving $18M shortfall

“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.

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A school bus driven by Jan Bates stops on 83rd Avenue Northeast in Marysville on Tuesday, March 14. Bates' bus, along with 14 others in the district, have been equipped with cameras to watch for drivers who illegally pass the bus when its stop sign is out.

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Dorothy Crossman rides up on her bike to turn in her ballot  on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2023 August primary election results for Snohomish County

Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.

Dorothy Crossman rides up on her bike to turn in her ballot  on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)

Fire levies fail in Mukilteo, Arlington area; pass elsewhere

It’s “a tough pill to swallow,” District 21 Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said. Meanwhile, most Snohomish County districts approved their levies.

Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)
From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

2,744 to 2,744: On primary night, Snohomish school board race is tied

Sarah Adams and Monica Weber, aligned on many issues, are in a close race to face Sherri Larkin in the general election.

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams
Elections assistant Kathleen Strong collects sorted ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New results solidify election matchups in Snohomish County

Incumbents in major races continued to lead Wednesday, allowing them to turn their sights to November.

Elections assistant Kathleen Strong collects sorted ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

Rosen, Nelson advance in race for Edmonds mayor, refocus campaigns

Four candidates threw their hat in the ring. Diane Buckshnis and Brad Shipley trailed behind on Tuesday.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
Top (L-R): Bill Wheeler Jr., Demi Chatters, Brian Hennessy, Scott Bader. Bottom (L-R): Judy Tuohy, Judith Martinez, Bryce Nickel

Tuohy, Bader hold commanding leads in race for Everett City Council

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.

Top (L-R): Bill Wheeler Jr., Demi Chatters, Brian Hennessy, Scott Bader. Bottom (L-R): Judy Tuohy, Judith Martinez, Bryce Nickel
The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Incumbent Port Commissioner Stiger far ahead in early results

Tom Stiger will likely face Bob Champion for one of three seats on the Port of Everett commission.

The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Elections assistant Keri Gompf organizes ballots to be sorted on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sutherland trails in Snohomish County primary; Somers, Dunn lead

Snohomish County voters favored incumbents based on early primary returns Tuesday.

Elections assistant Keri Gompf organizes ballots to be sorted on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022

Adkins, Rohla advance in race for Everett School Board Position 5

Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8% of votes.

Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022
Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)

Moriarty leads Anderson in race for Superior Court judge

As votes rolled in Tuesday, incumbent Judge Patrick Moriarty and challenger Mary Anderson appeared set to advance.

Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)
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)

Snohomish County’s guide to the 2023 primary election

Here is everything you need to know before election day.

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)
A voter drops off her ballot at the drop box in front of the Mukilteo Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Tuesday is last chance to vote in Snohomish County primary

Voters can mail in their ballots or drop them off at ballot boxes throughout the county.

A voter drops off her ballot at the drop box in front of the Mukilteo Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
From left, Megan Dunn, Kristina Mitchell and Georgia Fisher.

Challengers to Dunn seat aim to tip balance on Snohomish County Council

Democrat Megan Dunn holds Position 2. Georgia Fisher and Kristina Mitchell, who have Republican ties, aim to unseat her.

From left, Megan Dunn, Kristina Mitchell and Georgia Fisher.
Top (L-R): Jon Nehring, Russell Wiita Bottom (L-R): Dan Rankin, Brett Gailey

In Lake Stevens, Marysville, voters have just 1 choice for mayor

Without opponents, Brett Gailey, Jon Nehring and two other mayors in Snohomish County can start focusing on their next four years.

Top (L-R): Jon Nehring, Russell Wiita Bottom (L-R): Dan Rankin, Brett Gailey
Jeremiah Campbell, left, and Crystal Blakely

Candidate pool already whittled down in Monroe School Board election

Jeremiah Campbell is running to hold the seat, while Crystal Blakely is challenging. Two candidates have dropped out of the race.

Jeremiah Campbell, left, and Crystal Blakely
3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.

Editorial: Rohla for Everett, Katims for Edmonds school boards

Rohla tops four strong candidates for an open seat in Everett; Katims deserves re-election in Edmonds.

3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.
Junelle Lewis, left, Will Schlegel and Jacob Walker

Planning board members face off in 3-way primary for Monroe council

Planning board members Jacob Walker and Junelle Lewis, along with Will Schlegel, filed to run for Monroe City Council.

Junelle Lewis, left, Will Schlegel and Jacob Walker