August 5, 2026 12:51 pm

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2026 Snohomish County Primary Election Results

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With 21.91% of registered voters casting ballots (119,602 ballots cast out of 545,953 registered voters), Snohomish County voters decided a slate of local funding measures and narrowed fields for state legislative seats heading into the November general election.

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Snohomish County 2026 Primary Election. Pictured are State Representative Carolyn Eslick (LD-39), with State Representative Sam Low, LD-39, and LD 39 Candidate Steve Ewing. Lynnwood Times | Mario Lotmore

The Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District Property Tax Levy Lid Lift is passing with 56.34% of the vote. In Legislative District 32, Cindy Ryu and Jesse Saloman advanced as the top vote-getter in the State Senate race. Danica Noble and Keith Scully topped the field for Legislative District 32 Representative Position 1. Strom Peterson led Legislative District 21 Representative Position 1. Republican Steve Ewing and Robert Sutherland are battling neck-and-neck for the second slot in Legislative District 39 Representative Position 2. [CORRECTION 9:45 AM, 8/5/26: Originally it was reported incorrectly that Lisa Rezac advanced to the General Election in LD32].

Results remain unofficial as ballot counting continues; the county is scheduled to certify results on August 18. Next update is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Ballot Propositions

City of Everett Proposition No. 1 – Emergency Medical Services Levy Lid Lift

Restores the City’s emergency medical services (EMS) levy.

  • Result: Approved 74.88% (8,556 votes) / Rejected 25.12% (2,870 votes)

City of Stanwood Proposition No. 1 – Sales and Use Tax for Enhanced Public Safety Services

Implements a one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) sales and use tax to fund enhanced public safety services.

  • Result: Yes 61.46% (834 votes) / No 38.54% (523 votes)

Darrington School District No. 330 Proposition No. 1 – Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy

Authorizes a four-year replacement levy to fund educational programs and operations not fully funded by the state, including teaching, student support, nurses, counselors, textbooks, transportation, security, and extracurricular activities. Collects up to $950,000 annually from 2027–2030 at estimated rates of $1.24 to $1.02 per $1,000 of assessed value.

  • Result: Levy Yes 68.26% (529 votes) / Levy No 31.74% (246 votes) (simple majority required)

Fire Protection District No. 15 – Tax Levy for Maintenance and Operations

Authorizes a tax levy to finance maintenance and operation expenses.

  • Result: Yes 74.96% (500 votes) / No 25.04% (167 votes) (simple majority required)

Fire Protection District No. 19 Proposition No. 1 – Emergency Medical Services Levy Lid Lift

Restores the District’s regular EMS property tax levy to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and authorizes a limit factor for the following five years.

  • Result: Yes 54.93% (334 votes) / No 45.07% (274 votes) (simple majority required)

Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue Proposition No. 1 – Emergency Medical Services Levy Lid Lift

Restores the District’s emergency medical services property tax levy.

  • Result: Approved 62.74% (13,093 votes) / Rejected 37.26% (7,776 votes) (simple majority required)

Public Hospital District No. 1 (EvergreenHealth Monroe) Proposition No. 1 – Bonds for New Replacement Hospital

Authorizes up to $382 million in general obligation bonds for a new replacement hospital and related health care facilities, repaid through annual excess property taxes.

  • Result: Approved 55.39% (10,913 votes) / Rejected 44.61% (8,788 votes) (60% yes vote required to pass — measure fails)

Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District Proposition No. 1 – Regular Property Tax Levy Lid Lift for Support of Public Library Services (Multi-county results)

Restores the regular property tax levy rate to $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2027 to fund library services, operations, and maintenance.

  • Result: Yes 56.34% (65,285 votes) / No 43.66% (50,584 votes) (simple majority required)

U.S. Congressional Representative

Congressional District 1

  • Suzan DelBene (Democrat, incumbent) – 52,846 (54.43%)
  • Mary Silva (Republican) – 26,389 (27.18%)
  • James Etzkorn (Independent) – 6,767 (6.97%)
  • Hunter Gordon (Democrat) – 4,809 (4.95%)
  • Bryce Nickel (Democrat) – 2,116 (2.18%)
  • Benjamin Kincaid (Democrat) – 2,036 (2.10%)
  • Catherine Hildebrand (Democrat) – 1,997 (2.06%)
  • Write-In – 126 (0.13%)

Congressional District 2

  • Rick Larsen (Democrat, incumbent) – 55,387 (44.85%)
  • Edwin H. Feller (Republican) – 40,602 (32.88%)
  • Tomas Scheel (Democrat) – 14,501 (11.74%)
  • Devin Hermanson (Democrat) – 12,897 (10.44%)
  • Write-In – 105 (0.09%)

Congressional District 3

  • Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democrat, incumbent) – 54,132 (38.90%)
  • John Braun (Republican) – 53,869 (38.71%)
  • Brent Hennrich (Democrat) – 21,290 (15.30%)
  • John P. Roco (Republican) – 2,666 (1.92%)
  • John Saulie-Rohman (Independent) – 2,121 (1.52%)
  • Lawrence Kellogg (Republican) – 1,857 (1.33%)
  • Troy Rasband (Democrat) – 1,297 (0.93%)
  • Austin Braswell (Democrat) – 1,084 (0.78%)
  • Antony Barran (Cascade Party) – 763 (0.55%)
  • Write-in – 94 (0.07%)

Congressional District 4

  • Amanda McKinney (Republican) – 25,633 (34.85%)
  • John Duresky (Democrat) – 22,657 (30.80%)
  • Jerrod Sessler (Republican) – 10,426 (14.17%)
  • Matt Boehnke (Republican) – 7,576 (10.30%)
  • Favian Valencia (Independent) – 2,761 (3.75%)
  • Jacek “Jack” Kobiesa (No Party Preference) – 1,198 (1.63%)
  • John C. Hughs (Republican) – 925 (1.26%)
  • Devin Poore (Cascade Party) – 873 (1.19%)
  • Elpidia Saavedra (Republican) – 708 (0.96%)
  • Zac Rossi (No Party Preference) – 502 (0.68%)
  • Ken Vaz (Republican) – 220 (0.30%)
  • Write-In – 74 (0.10%)

Candidate Race Results

Legislative District 1 State Representative Position 1 (Multi-county results)

  • Davina Duerr (Democrat, incumbent) – 16,157 (74.15%)
  • Maggie Wang (Republican) – 5,604 (25.72%)

Legislative District 1 State Representative Position 2 (Multi-county results)

  • Shelley Kloba (Democrat, incumbent) – 10,677 (48.95%)
  • Cliff Moon (Republican) – 5,242 (24.03%)
  • Jenne Alderks (Democrat) – 4,729 (21.68%)
  • Jeff Lyon (Libertarian) – 1,154 (5.29%)

Legislative District 10 State Representative Position 1 (Multi-county results)

  • Robert (Chili) Hicks (Republican) – 11,146 (41.86%)
  • Clyde Shavers (Democrat, incumbent) – 15,462 (58.06%)

Legislative District 10 State Representative Position 2 (Multi-county results)

  • Dave Paul (Democrat, incumbent) – 15,600 (58.61%)
  • Tim Hazelo (Republican) – 5,928 (22.27%)
  • Carrie R. Kennedy (Republican) – 5,054 (18.99%)

Legislative District 21 State Senator

  • Marko Liias (Democrat, incumbent) – 16,071 (71.33%)
  • Riaz Khan (Republican) – 6,346 (28.17%)

Legislative District 21 State Representative Position 1

  • Strom Peterson (Democrat, incumbent) – 11,492 (54.50%)
  • Jason Moon (Democrat) – 9,225 (43.75%)

Legislative District 21 State Representative Position 2

  • Lillian Ortiz-Self (Democrat, incumbent) – 15,849 (72.08%)
  • Bruce Guthrie (Libertarian) – 5,972 (27.16%)

Legislative District 32 State Senator (Multi-county results)

  • Cindy Ryu (Democrat) – 9,361 (40.91%)
  • Jesse Salomon (Democrat, incumbent) – 8,848 (38.67%)
  • Ira McBee (Republican) – 4,635 (20.26%)

Legislative District 32 State Representative Position 1 (Multi-county results)

  • Lisa Rezac (Republican) – 4,803 (21.08%)
  • Danica Noble (Democrat) – 5,205 (22.84%)
  • Keith Scully (Democrat) – 5,654 (24.82%)
  • Will Chen (Democrat) – 2,732 (11.99%)
  • Jenna Nand (Democrat) – 2,113 (9.27%)
  • Chris Bloomquist (Democrat) – 2,252 (9.88%)

Legislative District 32 State Representative Position 2 (Multi-county results)

  • Lauren Davis (Democrat, incumbent) – 15,827 (75.33%)
  • Imraan Siddiqi (Democrat) – 4,680 (22.28%)

Legislative District 38 State Senator

  • June Robinson (Democrat, incumbent) – 12,034 (66.55%)
  • Brad Bender (Republican) – 6,022 (33.30%)

Legislative District 38 State Representative Position 1

  • Julio Cortes (Democrat, incumbent) – 8,929 (51.72%)
  • Thomas (Jeff) Kelly (Cascade Party) – 4,791 (27.75%)
  • Annie Fitzgerald (Democrat) – 3,357 (19.45%)

Legislative District 38 State Representative Position 2

  • Mary Fosse (Democrat, incumbent) – 13,376 (92.73%)

Legislative District 39 State Representative Position 1(Multi-county results)

  • Sam Low (Republican, incumbent) – 9,410 (43.79%)
  • Kathryn Lewandowsky (Democrat) – 9,510 (44.26%)
  • Dusty Wisniew (Republican) – 2,556 (11.89%)

Legislative District 39 State Representative Position 2 (Multi-county results)

  • Ida Keeley (Democrat) – 10,007 (46.77%)
  • Steve Ewing (Republican) – 5,390 (25.19%)
  • Robert J. Sutherland (Republican) – 5,416 (25.31%)
  • Lacey Sauvageau (Republican) – 569 (2.66%)

Legislative District 44 State Senator

  • John Lovick (Democrat, incumbent) – 14,800 (61.82%)
  • Sherri Larkin (Republican) – 9,109 (38.05%)

Legislative District 44 State Representative Position 1

  • Brandy Donaghy (Democrat, incumbent) – 14,221 (59.64%)
  • Chris Elder (Republican) – 9,603 (40.27%)

Legislative District 44 State Representative Position 2

  • April Berg (Democrat, incumbent) – 14,622 (61.27%)
  • Tonya Stadlman (Republican) – 9,218 (38.63%)

Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney

  • Jason Cummings (Democrat) – 86,117 (95.31%)

Supreme Court Justice Position 1 (Statewide results)

  • Colleen Melody – 494,627 (51.20%)
  • Scott Edwards – 292,849 (30.31%)
  • Laura Christensen Colberg – 175,765 (18.19%)
  • Write-in – 2,816 (0.29%)

Supreme Court Justice Position 3 (Statewide results)

  • David Stevens – 344,413 (35.79%)
  • Jaime Michelle Hawk – 316,702 (32.91%)
  • Mike Diaz – 297,689 (30.94%)
  • Write-in – 3,388 (0.35%)

Supreme Court Justice Position 5 (Statewide results)

  • Theo Angelis – 329,585 (34.24%)
  • Dave Larson – 313,906 (32.61%)
  • Sharonda Amamilo – 204,101 (21.20%)
  • Greg Miller – 112,365 (11.67%)
  • Write-in – 2,587 (0.27%)

Supreme Court Justice Position 7 (Statewide results)

  • Debra L. Stephens – 521,514 (54.53%)
  • Todd A. Bloom – 262,838 (27.48%)
  • Karim A. Merchant – 105,253 (11.01%)
  • David R. Shelvey – 63,930 (6.68%)
  • Write-in – 2,791 (0.29%)

Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner District 1 (Snohomish and Island County)

  • Bruce King – 7,184 (19.31%)
  • Sid Logan – 18,904 (50.82%)
  • Janet St Clair – 11,113 (29.87%)

Mario Lotmore
Author: Mario Lotmore

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