Elections

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)
Alvaro Guillen, executive director of Connect Casino Road, at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Despite a growing need, county doesn’t provide ballots in Spanish

Snohomish County doesn’t meet a threshold mandating Spanish-language ballots. Some think they should be standard anyway.

Alvaro Guillen, executive director of Connect Casino Road, at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

With ballots out, here’s what to watch in this year’s election

A record-breaking race for sheriff has the spotlight. Candidates for city, county and school board positions are also up for election.

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)
Condo for sale on California Street in Everett in April. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Editorial: Linda Hjelle merits third term as county assessor

The office sets the fair market value of properties for taxes. Hjelle has been a good steward of that process.

Condo for sale on California Street in Everett in April. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.

Editorial: Retain Duran, Moriarty on county’s Superior Court

Appointed in 2022, both judges have proved their skill and fairness in hearing a range of cases.

3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.
Top from left: Ashvin Sanghvi, Mike Dixon and Donna Vago. 
Bottom from left: Richard Emery, Riaz Khan and Carolyn "Dode" Carlson.

Incumbents, newbies face off in Mukilteo City Council election

Waterfront development, EMS levy lift and Hawthorne Hall are among the biggest hot-button issues.

Top from left: Ashvin Sanghvi, Mike Dixon and Donna Vago. 
Bottom from left: Richard Emery, Riaz Khan and Carolyn "Dode" Carlson.
Robert Sutherland, left, Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel.

Editorial: Fell has proved proficiency at county elections post

Gobel has relevant experience, but Fell, in his first term, has expertly led the auditor’s office.

Robert Sutherland, left, Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel.
3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.

Editorial: Elect Ngezaho to Lake Stevens city council seat

He and Kymm Shipman are well qualified, but Ngezaho would offer a counterpoint to the council.

3d rendering Stack of vote button badges.
Bob Hagglund, left, and Dave Somers, right

Somers, Hagglund face off in county executive race

Somers, the Democratic incumbent, is being challenged by Hagglund, who chairs the county’s Republican party.

Bob Hagglund, left, and Dave Somers, right
Charles Mister (Snohomish County Elections)

Everett school board candidate runs on ‘quality leaming enviarments’

Charles Mister Jr. also ran for the board in 2021, claiming a resume that was part fiction.

Charles Mister (Snohomish County Elections)
Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)

Auditor dismisses claim Alderwood water board member lives in Alaska

Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live in Bothell.

Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)