Elections

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Editorial: Reelect Fosse, Berg to 38th, 44th House seats

Both are productive lawmakers who have quickly advanced to leadership positions in the House.

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Editorial: Keep Reps. Paul in 10th, Eslick in 39th districts

Both lawmakers have used their legislative skills for practical solutions in their districts.

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Editorial: Goehner, Steele for 12th LD Senate, House posts

Both Republicans offer experience and an ability to work across aisle on issues of importance.

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Editorial: Short statements could make all difference on ballot

Voters deserve even a little information on their ballots regarding the decisions they’re making.

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FILE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at a conference in New York on Nov. 29, 2023. An influential advertising industry group said it would shut down after being sued this week by X, Elon Musk’s social media company, according to an email sent to its members and obtained by The New York Times. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Editorial: Voters face treacherous information landscape

Social media sites, such as Elon Musk’s X, promise “spicy,” but seem less concerned for accuracy.

FILE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, at a conference in New York on Nov. 29, 2023. An influential advertising industry group said it would shut down after being sued this week by X, Elon Musk’s social media company, according to an email sent to its members and obtained by The New York Times. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Comment: Protect a benefit many will need as they age

Voting against I-2124 will keep a long term care benefit that many, especially women, are counting on.

Test ballots are run through a section of the Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Center provides transparent view into elections

The county’s new center is meant to provide greater confidence in how elections are conducted.

Test ballots are run through a section of the Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial: Herald endorsements for the Aug. 6 primary election

The editorial board recommends support for these candidates and ballot measures on your ballot.

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Editorial: Elect North Bend nurse to 12th district House seat

Heather Koellen, an ICU nurse and city council member, can best serve the needs of her district.

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Editorial: Elect Gallardo-Van Ornam to 10th LD House seat

The Republican and Arlington city council member has a diverse background from which she can draw.

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Editorial: Ron Muzzall’s work warrants reelection to Senate

Janet St. Clair offers key experience, but Muzzall is effective and sets an example for civil leadership.

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Editorial: Return Peterson, Ortiz-Self to House seats

The 21st district Democrats, each seeking a sixth term, are practiced and effective lawmakers.

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Bruce Guthrie outside the Frances Anderson Center, a public park owned by the city of Edmonds. Guthrie was arrested by arrested by Edmonds Police during the Edmonds Arts Festival for soliciting signatures on a petition to get Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver on Washington’s ballot this year. (Photo provided by Bruce Guthrie)

Edmonds state House candidate gets trespassing charge dropped

Bruce Guthrie was arrested at the Edmonds Arts Festival last month for soliciting signatures for a Libertarian presidential candidate.

Bruce Guthrie outside the Frances Anderson Center, a public park owned by the city of Edmonds. Guthrie was arrested by arrested by Edmonds Police during the Edmonds Arts Festival for soliciting signatures on a petition to get Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver on Washington’s ballot this year. (Photo provided by Bruce Guthrie)
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Everett elections center aims to provide transparency, security

For the first time, the 17,000-square-foot facility will bring all parts of the ballot counting process into one space.

Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Amid calls for president to drop out, Everett’s Larsen still on ‘Team Biden’

The presidential debate last month raised renewed concerns about the president’s health. Snohomish County’s reps still back him.

Kim Schrier, left, Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen
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Editorial: Return Cortes to 38th district House seat

In his first term, he successfully sponsored legislation that serves his district and the state.

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Editorial: Return Davis to 32nd District House seat

The three-term Democrat leads policy on domestic violence, addiction and law enforcement issues.

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The Port of Everett and Everett Marina on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Is Port of Everett’s proposed expansion a ‘stealth tax?’ Judge says no

A Snohomish resident lost a battle in court this week protesting what he believes is a misleading measure from the Port of Everett.

The Port of Everett and Everett Marina on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

As filing closes, 6 election races to watch in Snohomish County

Redistricting, party switches, repeat candidates and interparty challenges are all on the table this election season.

A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Riaz Khan finally won office in 2019 on his fifth try. Now he’s running for state Legislature. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Ex-Democratic leader from Mukilteo switches parties for state House run

Riaz Khan resigned from the 21st Legislative District Democrats and registered to run as a Republican, challenging Rep. Strom Peterson.

Riaz Khan finally won office in 2019 on his fifth try. Now he’s running for state Legislature. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)