Results reported from the Nov. 7 general election give early answers to most of the questions that I raised last week. Here are some comments on the results of local elections around south Snohomish County with other comments coming next week: Incumbents, incumbents, incumbents Call it the great confirmation. South Snohomish County voters showed an…
Votes are continuing to be counted in the November 2017 general election. Here is the latest from Lynnwood-area races of interest, as released by Snohomish County Elections at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13: City of Lynnwood City of Lynnwood Mayor 33/33 100.00% Under Votes 213 Over Votes 1 Vote Count Percent George Hurst 2,690 42.95%…
Though there were some percentage shifts among Lynnwood candidates, there were no major changes for those leading the Lynnwood Mayor and City Council races after Friday’s election update. Incumbent Mayor Nicola Smith held 57.08 percent of votes, while challenger George Hurst received 42.81 percent of votes. City of Lynnwood Mayor 33/33 100.00% Under Votes 208…
Though the numbers are getting closer compared to Wednesday, Mayor Nicola Smith maintained her lead in Thursday’s election update over challenger George Hurst. On Wednesday, Smith had 59.47 percent of votes. On Thursday, she had 57.82 percent. On Wednesday, Hurst had 40.40 percent of the vote. On Thursday, he had 42.06 percent. City of Lynnwood…
Wednesday’s election update shows little change from Tuesday’s initial election results for Lynnwood mayor and city council positions. Updated results were released by Snohomish County Elections at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Incumbent Mayor Nicola Smith continues to lead challenger George Hurst, though Hurst narrowed the gap by 1 percent. Smith is now at 59.47…
Early election results released Tuesday evening show incumbent Ann McMurray and Deborah Kilgore leading two Edmonds School District Director races. McMurray, who was first elected to the Edmonds School Board in 2005, has 56.22 percent of 14,921 votes. Her challenger, Mitchell Below, has 43.49 percent of votes. “I’m pleased with the preliminary results and looking…
Preliminary election results Tuesday show Nicola Smith is likely to get a second term as Lynnwood mayor. Of the 3,217 ballots counted in the mayoral race, 60.12 percent are in favor of the incumbent mayor. “I am delighted to have earned the honor to serve Lynnwood for another four years,” Smith said Tuesday. “Together with…
Here are the results for Lynnwood Mayor, City Council and School Board races, as well as the Snohomish County Fire District 1 Commissioners race — as reported on the Snohomish County Elections website as of Tuesday night, Nov. 7. The next round of results will be released at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. You can…
Ballots must be dropped before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. We’ve created the pages through the links below devoted to video interviews and candidate forums we’ve recorded. Lynnwood voters face decisions in races for mayor, City Council positions and School Board positions. You can also reach any of these pages from the “Election 2017…
Tuesday’s elections in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace will answer several big questions. Here are some that I’ll be watching: Can Lynnwood’s mayor hold off a councilmember’s challenge? Can Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith hold off a challenge from City Councilmember George Hurst? Recent Lynnwood mayors have faced councilmember challenges with mixed results. Twelve years ago,…
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Ballots must be dropped before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. We’ve created the pages through the links below devoted to video interviews and candidate forums we’ve recorded. Lynnwood voters face decisions in races for mayor, City Council positions and School Board positions. You can also reach any of these pages from the “Election 2017…
Democrats in the 1st, 21st and 32nd legislative districts and the Snohomish County Democrats organization have endorsed candidates for city councils, school boards and other local non-partisan Snohomish County offices. The Snohomish County Republican web site lists endorsements for several cities around Snohomish County but not Lynnwood or elsewhere in South Snohomish County. Here are Democrats’ endorsements:…
New Washington voters can register through Monday, Oct. 30 New Washington voters can register through 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, to vote in the Nov. 7 general 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…
Election ballots have arrived–and we have resources to help you make an informed decision. We’ve created the following pages devoted to video interviews and candidate forums we’ve recorded — plus a list of handy resources covering everything from voter registration deadlines to the location of ballot drop boxes. Lynnwood voters face decisions in races for…
With ballots expected in voters’ mailboxes this week, we’ve created the following pages devoted to video interviews and candidate forums we’ve recorded — plus a list of handy resources covering everything from voter registration deadlines to the location of ballot drop boxes. You can also reach any of these pages from the “Election 2017 Resources”…
Editor: Cathy Baylor is the best choice for Edmonds school board in the upcoming election. Having known her for years, I can testify that she is motivated by a genuine desire to make this world a better place. An educator herself, she has a decades-long track record of involvement with education within the Edmonds School…
Lynnwood Today presents another in a series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for Lynnwood City Council and School Board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting the interview with Ruth Ross, who is running for re-election to Lynnwood City Council Position…
Video of the forum for candidates running for Lynnwood City Council and Mayor, which was sponsored by the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce and Lynnwood Today on Oct. 5, 2017 at Community Life Center in Lynnwood, Wash.
Lynnwood Today presents another in a series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for City Council and School Board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting candidates for Edmonds School District Board of Directors District 4: Cathy Baylor and Deborah Kilgore, who…
Lynnwood Today and the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lynnwood Mayor and City Council candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Community Life Center on Scriber Lake Road. During the event, a board member of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce, asked candidates questions about topics including the candidates’ top three priorities if they…
Lynnwood Today continues its series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for Lynnwood mayor, city council and school board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting candidate interviews for Lynnwood City Council Position 2: Ian Cotton and Shanon Tysland.
Lynnwood Today presents the latest in a series of video interviews by Teresa Wippel of 2017 local election candidates. Today, we hear from candidates for Edmonds School District Board of Directors District 2: incumbent Ann McMurray and challenger Mitchell Below.
Lynnwood Today presents the second in a series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for Lynnwood mayor, city council and school board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting a candidate interview for Lynnwood City Council Position 1: Christine Frizzell. The other…
Lynnwood Today presents the first in a series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for Lynnwood mayor, city council and school board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting candidates for Lynnwood Mayor: incumbent Nicola Smith and challenger George Hurst.
School candidate Baylor gets November spot by four votes School Board candidate Cathy Baylor has come out of a recount with a four-vote margin over rival Cindy Sackett for second place on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot. That will give Baylor a place on the Nov. 7 general-election ballot. A hand recount Tuesday in the race for the open position…
