Letters of support for Superior Court candidate Mary Anderson
Endorsement of Mary Anderson: A Champion for Our Community As a community leader, I had the privilege of meeting Mary Anderson during her recent campaign, and I was truly inspired by her ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life. In an era when trust in elected officials is diminishing, Mary’s readiness to […]
Upcoming Elections Explained events launching at libraries
EVERETT—This week, in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries, Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell launches Elections Explained, a series of information sessions to share insights into the process of voting and administering elections ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. The Elections Explained sessions will be hosted at seven public libraries across […]
RFK Jr. drops out of the 2024 race, endorses Trump
PHEONIX—Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr), on Friday, August 23, officially suspended his campaign to be the 47th President of the United States, endorsing Republican Presidential nominee, Donald J Trump. “Suspending my candidacy is a heart-rending decision for me, but I’m convinced it’s the best hope for ending the Ukraine war and ending the chronic […]
John Braun commentary: Vote Republican, say ‘no’ to Democrats’ dream of supermajority
Now that the August 6 primary is behind us, voters across our state know who will be on the general-election ballot. While knowing the names of the finalists is important, knowing what all is at stake in this election is even more important. That’s because Washington State Democrats are dreaming of seizing a supermajority in […]
Election technology Smartmatic executives charged with bribery
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The United States Department of Justice on August 8 announced federal charges against executives of election voting machine company Smartmatic and former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) of the Republic of the Philippines for alleged bribery and a money laundering scheme related to the 2016 Philippine elections. According to the indictment, between […]
Trump endorsed candidates advance in Congressional races
OLYMPIA—Congressional election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Below are results in key congressional races as of Thursday, August 8, 2024. US Senate: Likely to Remain Democratic The US Senate race […]
Everett and Mukilteo levies failing, voters strike down Port Expansion
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Statewide election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Overall, only 25% of the 517,543 ballots mailed have been returned and counted in Snohomish County as of August 6. Below are […]
Peterson receives two paychecks for his work
As a concerned citizen and taxpayer, I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue regarding fair compensation and public service. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of 1964 are federal laws that ensure equal pay for equal work. However, I have noticed a discrepancy in our local government that warrants […]
Game of Thrones: Biden out, endorses Harris for replacement
DELEWARE—After increasing pressure from corporate media, billionaire donors, and high-ranking political colleagues, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, July 21, on X that he will not seek the 2024 Presidential nomination of the Democratic Party at its national convention in August. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all […]
August 6 Primary Election Ballots mailed this week to voters
EVERETT—Today, Snohomish County Elections mailed ballots for the August 6 Primary to 516,000 registered voters. Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters on June 21 and to out-of-state and rural voters on July 13. The local voters’ pamphlet was also mailed to every household. All eligible voters should receive their ballot no later than Wednesday, […]
