Snohomish County doesn’t meet a threshold mandating Spanish-language ballots. Some think they should be standard anyway.
Elections 2023
A record-breaking race for sheriff has the spotlight. Candidates for city, county and school board positions are also up for election.
The office sets the fair market value of properties for taxes. Hjelle has been a good steward of that process.
Appointed in 2022, both judges have proved their skill and fairness in hearing a range of cases.
Waterfront development, EMS levy lift and Hawthorne Hall are among the biggest hot-button issues.
Gobel has relevant experience, but Fell, in his first term, has expertly led the auditor’s office.
He and Kymm Shipman are well qualified, but Ngezaho would offer a counterpoint to the council.
Somers, the Democratic incumbent, is being challenged by Hagglund, who chairs the county’s Republican party.
Charles Mister Jr. also ran for the board in 2021, claiming a resume that was part fiction.
Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live in Bothell.
Two new-comers and a veteran council member are the best choices to represent Lynnwood’s residents.
Each has the necessary experience, perspective and demeanor now required on the council.
Chase seeks a third term to the Edmonds board. Hirman seeks voters’ confirmation of her 2022 appointment.
Both women have deep ties to the community and demonstrate commitment to students and families.
Appointed, then uncontested, Jason Moon wants people to know who he is. So he put up campaign signs.
A trade association has supported Scott Bader with far more outside spending than any other Everett City Council candidate.
Incumbent Adam Fortney and Susanna Johnson have raised nearly $300,000 combined. Looking at who’s donating, a partisan divide is clear.
Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.
The most recent odd-year turnout figures were 26.8%, 37.0%, 23.9% and 21.9%. Officials have ideas for how to improve those numbers.
“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.
