The National Association of Election Officials recognized the department’s 2024 “Elections Explained” initiative.
An Everett couple’s votes weren’t counted after they dropped their ballots off at the post office on primary election day.
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R.J. Whitlow trailed behind in a close race for second, but with few ballots left to count, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to make up the 116 vote gap.
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Six candidates for three seats have moved on to the Nov. 4 general election.
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Only 78 votes separated the two candidates as of Thursday.
Tuesday was a good night, broadly, for political newcomers.
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James Sterba and Carolyn Carlson maintained strong leads over a pack of five candidates Wednesday.
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In District 2, incumbent Paula Rhyne and her challenger, Ryan Crowther, cruised to spots in the November general election.
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Both incumbents advance despite a tight margin in the Position 3 race.
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All measures in Marysville, North County Fire and Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 passed with at least 60% of votes.
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Erika Barnett and Alex Newman received 49% and 42% of the vote, respectively.
Turnout is on pace to be similar as other off-year primary elections, according to officials.
Both lead strong fields of candidates for the city councils of each south county city.
Mukilteo City Council
Of those seeking the position, some have run for local office multiple times, others are political newcomers.
EVERETT CITY COUNCIL
Niko Battle, Luis Burbano and Alan Rubio are looking to earn a spot on the November ballot.
Edmonds City Council
Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
Everett City Council
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the seat.
