And they’re off…congested 2019 election season has begun
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com The filing period for the 2019 election ended Friday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail or online is July 29 and in person, August 6 in order to vote in the Primary. The Primary Election is August 6, 2019. The election season has […]
Don Benton leads Trump to another expected Washington state victory
BELLEVUE—As numbers continue to come in from Republican caucuses held on January 13, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, maintains his 2-to-1 lead over fellow contenders in Washington state. “It appears that Donald J Trump has swept the caucuses in Washington state with 65-70% of the delegates supporting him,” former Senator […]
Donald J Trump wins Iowa Caucus, DeSantis edges out Haley
DES MOINES, IOWA—With 95% of the precincts counted, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, won the Iowa Caucus with 51%, 29.8 points from the nearest contender. The margin of victory is the largest Republican Iowa Caucus win in its history. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received 21.2% of the vote with former […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Hobbs visits colleges, talks voter engagement and combating misinformation
EVERETT, Wash, April 26, 2023— With candidate filing week less than a month away for the 2023 General Election, Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, met with the Lynnwood Times during his North Sound tour on Tuesday, April 25, where we discussed everything from election integrity to cybersecurity; and on a lighter note, his passion […]
District Republicans pass resolution supporting Sutherland
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 18, 2022 – Yesterday at its regular business meeting, Republican Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of the 39th Legislative District voted 9-7 passing a resolution formally requesting Snohomish County Councilman Sam Low (District 4) to withdraw his bid for Washington state Representative Position 1 against incumbent Rep. Robert J. Sutherland. However, some […]
WSRP endorses Tiffany Smiley for U.S. Senate
BELLEVUE, Wash., August 21, 2021 — The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) today has announced their endorsement of Tiffany Smiley (R – Pasco) for U.S. Senate in 2022. “This is an unprecedented action taken by the Washington State Republican Party but Tiffany Smiley is an unprecedented candidate. We have a golden opportunity to change our state and country for […]
Lake Stevens residents put the ‘neighborly’ back in Being Neighborly
LAKE STEVENS—For the last decade, nearly 2,000 Lake Stevens residents have been connecting through a group called Being Neighborly Lake Stevens to build a sense of community with their neighbors. The Being Neighborly vision for Lake Stevens is to create an “it takes a village” type place where neighbors actively support each other in a […]
One party control does not and has not worked
Now is the time for residents to stand up for responsible policy decisions and good governance for Washington State. It is a simple proposition; the majority of us need to vote! Not voting is no longer acceptable. It’s time we clearly show who the Democrats really are and the effect they have on everyone – […]
First-Ever Asian Political Candidates Forum showcases unity
BELLEVUE—Washington State made history on Saturday, October 12, at the Stan Head Cultural Center with its first-ever Asian Political Candidates Forum, highlighting unity and collaboration across diverse ethnic communities. This landmark event demonstrated that, regardless of ethnicity or background, communities across the state are united in their shared vision for the future. The forum was […]
