Incumbents were leading the way for state legislative races as the first day of general election returns were released at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters were also approving by a wide margin a benefit charge proposed by the South County Regional Fire Authority, which provides fire and emergency services to residents of Lynnwood and…
For those who have not yet filled out their ballots for the Nov. 3 election, time is running out. Here are your options: What follows is a list of South Snohomish County drop boxes, which are open until 8 p.m. Nov. 3. (It’s recommended you use a drop box rather than the U.S. mail this…
Voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 3 to return their general election ballots, and it’s recommended you drop them into a drop box rather than the U.S. Mail to avoid possible delays. (If you do use the U.S. Mail, ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3.) Here’s a list of South Snohomish County drop…
Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission is hosting a community conversation: “Your Vote Matters – Tips and Information for New Voters,” from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 via Zoom. As the Nov. 3 election approaches, the commission says it wants diverse community members, and especially first-time voters, to feel confident in casting their vote. This…
It seems that there’s a lot of enthusiasm among general election voters so far this year, as local ballot drop boxes have been busy, the Snohomish County auditor said. County Auditor Garth Fell said that as of Wednesday, Oct. 22, Snohomish County has received a total of 68, 736 ballots through the county’s 30 ballot…
With Nov. 3 general election ballots in the U.S. mail, as of Oct. 15, to registered voters, here are a couple of reminders. First, here’s a list of all drop-box locations in Snohomish County, including those further afield in case you are out and about, as well as new drop-box locations according to the Snohomish…
South County Fire is asking voters in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County to consider approving a benefit charge that would change the way property owners pay for emergency services. The measure – sponsored by the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) — will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, which is being mailed out to…
Kids and sex education. It can be a volatile debate any time. This year, the debate is explosive. For the first time in U.S. history, an entire state (Washington) will vote to approve or reject a new statewide sex education program. Snohomish County is in the thick of the debate. The core of the debate…
The League of Women Voters Snohomish County has announced its final candidate forums in October for state and federal races. Forums sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters let the public hear from candidates in contested races as they respond to questions from a moderator. This year they can be heard on the radio…
The League of Women Voters is non-partisan and does not endorse any candidates, but is committed to providing accurate and current information, resources and programs for voters in Snohomish County. The website, www.lwvsnoho.org, also has video recordings of local candidate forums. To find information tailored to a specific voter’s address, visit www.vote411.org ,which is supported by…
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The League of Women Voters Snohomish County has scheduled several candidate forums in October for state and federal races. Forums sponsored by the non-partisan League of Women Voters let the public hear from candidates in contested races as they respond to questions from a moderator. This year they can be heard on the radio at…
Voters had a chance to meet November general election candidates running for the 21st and 32nd state legislative districts, Snohomish County PUD board of commissioners, and Snohomish County Superior Court during a virtual event sponsored earlier this week by the Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) and Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club. This is the fourth…
To help voters learn more about local candidates for Washington State Legislature, Lynnwood Today sent a questionnaire to each local candidate for state representative appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. We are posting these are we receive them. Rep. Strom Peterson, a Democrat, is the current state representative for the 21st District. He…
States across the country are taking lessons from Washington’s almost 10-year tradition of voting by mail. Washington is one of five states that sends ballots to all registered voters – with or without a pandemic – along with Oregon, Colorado, Utah and Hawaii. Kristin Eberhard is director of Climate and Democracy at the Sightline Institute’s…
Registration is open for Homage Senior Services’ first virtual town hall candidate forum, set for Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4-6 p.m. A total of 27 local and state candidates are scheduled to address issues regarding older adults and people with disabilities. The event will take place on Zoom and will also be streamed on various…
The Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) — in partnership with Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club — is hosting a local candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are invited to join and learn more about the candidates running for the 21st and 32nd legislative districts, PUD and Snohomish Superior Court. “We want…
To help voters learn more about local candidates for Washington State Legislature, Lynnwood Today sent a questionnaire to each local candidate for state representative appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. We are posting these are we receive them. Brian Thompson, a Republican, is a Washington native and Edmonds resident campaigning for the 21st…
Incumbents were leading the way in early returns released Tuesday for state legislative races on the primary election ballot. The top two advance to the general election in November. Here are the results so far: State Legislative District 21, which includes parts of Lynnwood and Edmonds State Representative Position 1 incumbent Strom Peterson received 58%…
If you haven’t yet voted in the primary election, the deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 4. The election is mail-only but you don’t need a stamp as ballots are postage paid. Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 4 for the primary, which includes a variety of races ranging from U.S. Congress to governor to the state…
ith Aug. 4 primary election ballots scheduled to arrive in mailboxes this week, we are including a summary of those appearing on the primary ballot (races that have three or more candidates) for Washington State Legislature, by district. All information was taken from the Snohomish County Voters Pamphlet: District 21 (Includes portions of Lynnwood and…
Primary election voting for a variety of races — ranging from U.S. Congress to governor to the state Legislature — is set to start later this week, with the Snohomish County voters’ pamphlet mailed Wednesday, July 15 and ballots in the mail on Thursday, July 16. The day for voters to register or update voter…
Robert Grant announced this week that he is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. Grant will run for the Position 8 seat held by Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who is not seeking reelection. An Edmonds resident, Grant is a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office who has spent the last several years prosecuting…
