Last-minute 2020 voter resources for procrastinators

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…

Last weekend to fill out your ballot prior to Nov. 3 general election

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…

Local drop boxes see a surge of general election ballots so far

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…

South County Fire seeks voter approval of benefit charge for emergency services

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…

League of Women Voters Snohomish County offers election resources for voters

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…

After 10 years of voting by mail, Washington schooling other states

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…

Incumbents ahead in early primary returns for 21st, 32nd District legislative races

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%…

Primary election ballots due Tuesday, Aug. 4

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…

Primary election 2020: State Representative candidates, Districts 21 and 32

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…

Deputy Prosecutor Robert Grant to run for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge

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…