South County Politics

Voters can register by mail through Tuesday

By Evan Smith Anyone who plans to register to vote by mail will get an extra day. Voters can send a form with a postmark… Continue reading

12 ballot dropoffs in Snohomish County open for November election

By Evan Smith Ballot drop boxes are open for the Nov. 8 general election near the Edmonds Library, in front of the Lynnwood City Hall… Continue reading

Monday is voter registration deadline by mail, online

By Evan Smith Monday, Oct. 10, is the last day before the Nov. 8 general election for voters to register online or by mail or… Continue reading

Views on supporting schools from 1st District senate candidates

Views on supporting schools from 1st District senate candidates

By Evan Smith The two candidates running for the open state Senate seat in the 1st Legislative District recently sent statements about how the legislature… Continue reading

Views on supporting schools from 1st District senate candidates

Election results could expand number of major political parties

By Evan Smith Results of the November general election could expand the number of major political parties in Washington. The Libertarian Party could join the… Continue reading

How 1st District state house candidates want to fund education

How 1st District state house candidates want to fund education

By Evan Smith The two candidates for an open position in the 1st Legislative District recently sent statements about how the legislature should provide full… Continue reading

How 1st District state house candidates want to fund education
Statements from candidates Stanford, Thannisch on funding schools

Statements from candidates Stanford, Thannisch on funding schools

By Evan Smith Incumbent Democratic 1st Legislative District State Rep. Derek Stanford and Republican challenger Neil Thannisch recently sent statements about how the legislature should… Continue reading

Statements from candidates Stanford, Thannisch on funding schools

Fire District 1 $1.50 levy renewal on November ballot

By Evan Smith Voters in Snohomish County Fire District 1 will decide on a tax levy on the Nov. 8 ballot. It’s a renewal of… Continue reading

Snohomish County promotes National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday

By Evan Smith Snohomish County elections officials are promoting events around Tuesday’s National Voter Registration Day to get people to register or to update their… Continue reading

November ballot shows the good and bad of top-two primary

By Evan Smith A look at the November ballot shows some of the good and the bad of the top-two primary system. When voters adopted… Continue reading

32nd District legislative candidates’ views on funding schools

By Evan Smith Incumbent Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi and Republican challenger David Schirle recently shared far different views on what the legislature… Continue reading

Personal Washington State voter guides available online

By Evan Smith Voters in south Snohomish County and around Washington state can read personal voters’ guides for the Nov. 8 primary election online. Voters… Continue reading

Moscoso won’t endorse fellow Democrat for state senate

By Evan Smith The Democratic 1st Legislative District senate candidate who lost in the Aug. 2 primary says he can’t endorse fellow Democrat Guy Palumbo… Continue reading

Republican 1st District senate candidate sees path to victory

By Evan Smith Republican 1st Legislative District state senate candidate Mindie Wirth says that she can win in November even though the two Democrats on… Continue reading

Why can’t Washington join states with late primaries?

By Evan Smith Arizona and Florida voted in their primary elections last week, four weeks after the Washington primary. So why can’t we shorten our… Continue reading

1st District senate candidate says he can win challenger’s voters

By Evan Smith Democratic 1st Legislative District state senate candidate Guy Palumbo says that he can get support in November from people who supported fellow… Continue reading

No 21st District Republican candidate meant blank primary ballots

By Evan Smith Incumbent Democratic 21st Legislative District State Rep. Strom Peterson had only one challenger on the Aug. 2 primary-election ballot; so voters had… Continue reading

Democratic candidate expects Dems’ support in 1st District

By Evan Smith Democratic 1st Legislative District candidate Shelley Kloba says she expects to get support from fellow Democrats in the Nov. 8 general election.… Continue reading

Get help from congressional staff members Thursday in Lynnwood

By Evan Smith Constituents having problems dealing with federal agencies can talk to members of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen’s staff at “mobile office hours” in… Continue reading

Edmonds, Woodway voters lead in primary voter turnout

By Evan Smith Voters in Edmonds, Woodway and nearby areas of the Snohomish County part of the 7th Congressional District led South Snohomish County in… Continue reading