Election 2023

A “Cupcakes with the Candidate” event scheduled with Jenna Nand, appointed to fill the Edmonds City Council Position 7 seat in October 2022 and running unopposed for election this November, has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Edmonds’ City Park.

Join us at the Edmonds Center for the Arts Thursday, Oct. 12 for a lively evening of “Candidate Conversations” with Edmonds mayor and city council hopefuls. This event is co-sponsored by the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the My Neighborhood News Network. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will start at…

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) has planned a candidate forum series for the November general election. The league is continuing its partnership with Sultan School DistrictTurkPride.tv and will live-stream all forums. Each live stream can be accessed on the LWVSC YouTube channel at the times listed below. Recordings will be available…

About 30 people gathered at Edmonds Civic Playfield Friday evening, Aug. 25,  to learn more about Mackey Guenther’s campaign for Edmonds City Council Position 4. The 22-year-old Guenther is running against Dr. Michelle Dotsch for the Position 4 seat. The position is currently occupied by Diane Buckshnis, who didn’t seek reelection so she could run…

Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….

Edmonds City Council candidate Mackey Guenther is hosting his campaign kickoff event at Edmonds Civic Playfield this Friday, Aug. 25  from 5:30-7 p.m. A former City of Edmonds Planning Department intern and current college student, Guenther is seeking the Position 4 office now held by Diane Buckshnis, who gave up her seat to run for…

The race between the two front runners for Edmonds mayor stayed close in the final day of returns prior to election certification, which happens Tuesday. Incumbent Mike Nelson added seven additional votes in his lead over challenger Mike Rosen during the final mail-in vote count from the Aug. 1 primary election. The top two finishers…

In the very close race between the two front runners in the Edmonds mayoral race, incumbent Mike Nelson added an additional vote in his lead over challenger Mike Rosen during the latest mail-in vote count from the Aug. 1 primary election. The top two finishers advance to the Nov. 7 general election. Nelson had a…

The primary election race for Edmonds mayor remained close between the two front-runners on Friday, with incumbent Mike Nelson posting a 45-vote lead over challenger Mike Rosen in the fourth day of election results. Rosen had a 145-vote edge over Nelson in the first day of election results Tuesday and a 103-vote advantage on Wednesday….

Incumbent Mike Nelson now has a 36-vote lead over challenger Mike Rosen in the third day of primary election results for Edmonds mayor released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Thursday. Rosen had a 145-vote edge over Nelson in the first day of election results Tuesday, and maintained a 103-vote advantage on Wednesday. The total…

Incumbent Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson closed the gap slightly in the primary election race against retired Edmonds business owner Mike Rosen, picking up 42 additional votes against his opponent in the second day of election results released by the Snohomish County Elections website. Rosen had a 145-vote edge over Nelson in the first day of…

Retired Edmonds business owner Mike Rosen had a 145-vote edge over incumbent Mayor Mike Nelson in the first day of election results released Tuesday night. Rosen received 3,273 votes — or 35.74% —  to 3,128 votes — or 34.15% — for Nelson, according to the results reported on the Snohomish County Elections website. Mayoral candidate…

It’s time to cast your ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 1 primary election. The primary includes races for county executive, county auditor, county council, superior court, city and town mayor and council, and commissioners and directors of numerous school, fire, water, wastewater and port districts. Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to: Follow the voting instructions…

Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….

Snohomish County Elections has launched an ad campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting voter participation in the upcoming 2023 primary and general elections. The campaign — titled “Voting is easy” — uses a variety of mediums, including digital website banners, Community Transit and Everett Transit bus ads, billboards and social media ads. The campaign…

Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….

Snohomish County Elections on Thursday mailed ballots for the Aug. 1 primary to 512,000 registered voters. Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters on June 16 and to out-of-state and rural voters on July 7. The local voters’ pamphlet was mailed on July 12 to every household.  All eligible voters should receive their ballot…

Chris Eck formally kicked off her campaign for Edmonds City Council Position 1 Monday evening at Edmonds’ Salish Sea Brewery Boathouse. An estimated 50 attendees — including elected officials past and present, friends and supporters –turned out to hear her ideas for bringing values of inclusion, compassion, empathy and collaborative problem-solving to the council. Former…

The Aug. 1 primary election includes three people running for Edmonds School District Board of Directors Position 5. To help voters learn more about the candidates, the My Neighborhood News Network sent a questionnaire to each candidate campaigning for a board seat. We will post these as we receive them. Note that while each school…

The Aug. 1 primary election includes three people running for Edmonds School District Board of Directors Position 5. To help voters learn more about the candidates, the My Neighborhood News Network sent a questionnaire to each candidate campaigning for a board seat. We will post these as we receive them. Note that while each school…

Edmonds City Council Position 1 candidate Chris Eck will be hosting her campaign kickoff event at 6 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Edmonds’ Salish Sea Boathouse in Edmonds. Eck is seeking the Position 1 seat now held by Dave Teitzel, who was appointed to fill the remainder of late Councilmember Kristiana Johnson’s term. Teitzel is…

Here is the latest update from the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on candidates’ campaign finances. For readers interested in following the money in more depth, the link in the right column opens the candidate’s detailed PDC reporting page with information on individual contributors, amounts each contributed, and how/where the money has been spent….

In Edmonds, a new crop of colorful campaign signs has started showing up on street corners, boulevards and private lawns. And traditionally during election season, there are stories of improper placement and removal of these signs. If you are running for office, supporting someone who is running for office or you just have a strong…