Two candidates for the 2nd Congressional District — incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen and Republican challenger Cody Hart — will be participating in two upcoming forums in Snohomish County. Wednesday, Oct….
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KIRO 7 and League of Women Voters of Washington to host U.S. Senate debate Oct. 17
KIRO 7 and the League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund (LWVWA-EF) are partnering to host a live, one-hour debate with Washington U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Maria Cantwell and…
Four highlights from the Washington secretary of state debate
Defending Washington’s election system against cyberthreats and misinformation campaigns has been a dominant theme in this year’s contest for secretary of state. This was the case again on Tuesday when…
Now on video: Washington Secretary of State debate at Edmonds College
If you missed Tuesday night’s Washington Secretary of State debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Washington and Snohomish County, you can watch it via TVW. The…
Elections Explained event at Mountlake Terrace Library Oct. 15
Are you curious about the voting process and election security in Snohomish County? Get the answers to all your elections-related questions about voting procedures, ballot processing, election security and more…
League of Women Voters requesting questions for U.S. Senate debate
The League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA) is working with KIRO-TV to organize a debate between the candidates for U.S. Senator. The League is asking voters throughout the state,…
Oct. 1 Insurance Commissioner debate canceled due to candidate illness; Secretary of State debate still on at Edmonds College
After learning Thursday that COVID will prevent one of the candidates for Washington State Insurance Commissioner from participating in a scheduled debate Oct. 1 at Edmonds College, the Leagues of…
On video: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction debate in Edmonds Thursday night
The Washington State Debate Coalition hosted a debate for superintendent for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at the Edmonds Center for the Arts Thursday night,…
Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church holding voter registration event Oct. 5
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will hold a voter registration event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Anyone wishing to register to vote is invited to visit…
League of Women Voters Snohomish County announces fall candidate forum series starting Sept. 30
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) and the 2024 Forum Partnership Coalition offer a robust candidate forum series for the fall election. The coalition includes AAUW, Edmonds…
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State schools superintendent debate at Edmonds Center for Arts Sept. 26
The Washington State Debate Coalition will be hosting a debate for superintendent for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at the Edmonds Center for the Arts…
Brown and Serrano clash in back-to-back AG debates
Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano disagree sharply on the role and reach of Washington’s attorney general. Their conflicting visions – Brown sees the office as a vehicle for…
League of Women Voters holding debates for state insurance commissioner, secretary of state Oct. 1 at Edmonds College
The Leagues of Women Voters of Washington and Snohomish County are hosting candidate debates for Washington State Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Edmonds College…
Ferguson, Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate
Washington gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert clashed over public safety, abortion rights and Donald Trump throughout an acrimonious hour-long debate Tuesday. The first face-to-face meeting between the two…
Ferguson, Reichert agree eliminating elected schools chief would help WA students
The two men dueling to be Washington’s next governor agree that the delivery of public education could improve if the person overseeing the system was appointed rather than elected. Both…
Snohomish County Elections launches ‘Elections Explained’ with libraries and League of Women Voters
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell this week launched a series of information sessions — in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries– to share insights into the…
Altamirano-Crosby to hold meet-and-greet event Aug. 31 for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner’s race
After winning the August primary election with 51% of the vote in the race for Snohomish County PUD Commissioners District 2, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby is holding a meet-and-greet event from 2-4…
New WA law streamlines online voter registration
A new law will make it easier for Washingtonians to register to vote online if they don’t have a driver’s license. The law comes from a bill passed in 2023…
Ferguson and Reichert move toward November showdown in Washington governor’s race
Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert will battle to be Washington’s next governor in November after storming to the front of the 28-person field in Tuesday’s primary. Ferguson, 59,…
Election 2024: Incumbents ahead in early primary returns for legislative races
Incumbents were leading the way in early returns released Tuesday, Aug. 6 for Southwest Snohomish County state legislative races on the primary election ballot. The top two in all races…
Statewide political debates include one for state schools superintendent at Edmonds Center for Arts
The Washington State Debate Coalition has announced four political debates statewide, including one for superintendent for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at the Edmonds Center…
WA Secretary of State warns voters about ‘manipulated and false’ election info
On the eve of the state’s primary, Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs warned voters to be wary of “dubious” election material, expressing concern that “a deluge of manipulated and…
Reminder: Deadline to return your primary election ballots Aug. 6
If you haven’t already voted in the primary election, it’s time to fill out and return your ballot, which is due Tuesday, Aug. 6. The 2024 primary includes races for…
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry…
Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws in the course of…