The results of the Nov. 6 election were officially certified Tuesday by the Snohomish County Canvassing Board. Edmonds resident Rebecca Wolfe maintained her lead to beat out opponent David Chan — a South County Fire Commissioner — by 7,201 votes in a close race for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner, Position 1. Snohomish PUD serves a…
The latest vote count from the Snohomish County Elections Office Friday, Nov. 9 reaffirmed initial results from earlier in the week. A measure aimed at funding replacement of the aging Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS) was still passing, with 54 percent of voters favoring. Proposition 1 asked Snohomish County voters to approve an additional…
We’ve posted latest vote counts from local legislative races and issues we are following, as updated Wednesday afternoon by both the Washington Secretary of State and Snohomish County elections. You can see more results at this link. Snohomish County Proposition Number 1 – Emergency Communication Systems and Facilities Sales and Use Tax Measure Vote Vote…
Below is a summary of early general election results for local races and issues, as released by the Secretary of State’s Office at 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Election results will be certified by each county on Nov 27. The Secretary of State will certify final results on Nov. 30. 911 Communications System Tax Proposition 1…
By now, you should have received your Nov. 6, 2018 general election ballot in the mail. Snohomish County voters will be deciding a range of state and federal legislative races, a few local ones and a range of ballot measures. They will also be considering a sales tax increase to fund a new countywide emergency…
Voters will be deciding two Snohomish County Public Utilities District Board of Commissioner races during the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 general election. You can see our overview story on that race, as well as District 1 commissioner candidates’ responses in this article. Here are the summaries for District 2 candidates — South County Fire and…
Voters will be deciding two Snohomish County Public Utilities District Board of Commissioner races during the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 general election, with challengers for each position running strong in the August primary. While South County voters only saw candidates for the District 2 commissioner position in the August 2018 primary, they will vote for…
Edmonds Community College is hosting the second of two question-and-answer candidate forums for the upcoming Nov. 6 general election. U.S. Congressional candidates from the 1st, 2nd, and 7th districts will appear at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The forum will be in the college’s Black Box Theatre in Mukilteo Hall, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood….
Proposition 1 on the November ballot asks Snohomish County voters to approve an additional 1/10th of 1 percent sales tax (10 cents on every $100) to fund replacement of the aging Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS). The proposition is the result of Ordinance 18-037 passed by the Snohomish County Council earlier this year. The…
Edmonds Community College will host two question-and answer candidate forums for the upcoming Nov. 6 general election. Candidates for the Washington State Legislature from the 32nd District and the 21st District will appear at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, on Tuesday, Oct. 9. U.S. Congressional candidates from the 1st, 2nd, and 7th districts will…
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Want to learn more about the candidates on the November election ballot? Several candidate forums have been scheduled to help you do just that. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will present its 16th annual Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Edmonds City Council Chambers in the Public Safety Complex (located at…
Representatives from both sides of the Initiative 1631 carbon tax campaign will be appearing at an information session Sunday, Sept. 30, at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. During the event, which begins at 11:45 a.m. in the church chapel, you can learn more about what the initiative would do, as well as hear…
Representatives from both sides of the Initiative 1631 carbon tax campaign will be appearing at an information session Sunday, Sept. 30, at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. During the event, which begins at 11:45 a.m. in the church chapel, you can learn more about what the initiative would do, as well as hear…
Final results of the Aug. 7 primary election confirm that there will be a Democrat vs. Democrat general election for State Senate in the 32nd Legislative District, but they also show that Republicans have survived in the other seven legislative contests on South Snohomish County ballots. None of those the Republican candidates received more than…
The Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition and the Sierra Club hosted the first local candidate forum of 2018 on Aug. 19, featuring those vying for 21st and 32nd State Senate and House positions, Snohomish County PUD Commissioner and Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney.
A video of this forum is now available here. The first local candidate forum of the post-primary political season kicked off Sunday afternoon at the Edmonds Senior Center. More than 50 citizens gathered to hear and engage directly with incumbents and challengers for the Washington State Senate, House of Representatives, Snohomish County Prosecutor and the…
The Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition, in alliance with the Sierra Club, is sponsoring a Meet and Greet Candidate Forum on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 2-5 p.m. at the Edmonds Senior Center, 200 Railroad Ave. N. The forum will include candidates running for state Legislature and Snohomish County PUD who will represent Edmonds. You can learn…
The 32nd Legislative District will have at least one general-election contest between two Democrats. It may actually have two after all primary-election ballots are counted beyond what was posted Tuesday night. The almost certain all-Democrat contest is between incumbent State Sen. Maralyn Chase and challenger Jesse Solaman. The two were running well ahead of James…
Below is a summary of early primary election results, released by the Secretary of State’s Office on Aug. 7. Election results will be certified by each county on Aug. 21. The Secretary of State will certify final results on Aug. 24. South County Fire RFA EMS Levy Early returns show the South County Fire Regional…
If you haven’t yet voted in the primary election, your ballot is due Tuesday, Aug. 7. The election is mail-only but you don’t need a stamp as this year’s ballots are postage paid. Among the candidates ion this year’s ballot are those for state and U.S. House and Senate, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney and Snohomish…
New Washington state voters can register through 5 p.m. Monday, July 30, to vote in the Aug. 7 primary election, but they must register in person at the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office in Everett. In-person registration is at Snohomish County Elections, County auditor’s office, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, First Floor, Administration Building West. The auditor’s…
Five candidates are running to represent the south county area on the Snohomish County Public Utility District Board of Commissioners. Each is taking a different approach to the campaign. Incumbent Kathy Vaughn of Lynnwood points to her experience from four six-year terms. One challenger, Fire Commissioner David Chan of Everett, cites his business and finance…
The three incumbent Democratic 21st District legislators start their 2018 re-election campaigns with big fundraising advantages over their opponents. Incumbent Democratic State Sen. Marko Liias has three opponents. Incumbent Democratic State Reps. Lillian Ortiz-Self and Strom Peterson each have one. Liias has reported raising $92,289 and spending $45,126, with a campaign debt of $3,000. One…
The Sno-Isle Libraries levy that was a part of the April 24 special election is passing by about half a percent in late returns Wednesday. The election is expected to be certified by elections offices in Snohomish and Island counties on Friday, May 4. As of Wednesday afternoon, Snohomish County had 47.99 percent yes votes…
Voters who send ballots for the Sno-Isle Lbraries levy by mail need to make sure that they mail them in time to get a Tuesday, April 24 postmark. That means getting the ballots to the post office before the last postal pick-up time, a time than can be as early as early as 4 p.m….
