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Marysville schools levy lead widens in second day of returns

Marysville schools levy

MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 15, 2023—Results from the February special election are making it look like third time’s a charm for the Marysville schools replacement levy. With second day ballot returns of 11,977 votes counted at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 54.83%, or 6,567 voting “yes” for the levy against 44.17% or 5,410 no votes (45.17%). […]

Third time is a charm! Marysville School levy passing

Marysville School levy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 14, 2023—After two unsuccessful attempts for the Marysville School District, it appears from initial results that voters agreed to approve an approximately $107 million replacement levy. Last year’s similar levies in Marysville garnered 40.7% approval in February and 45.8% approval in April. Tuesday’s 53% approval is a huge win for newly […]

County seeking individuals to write local ballot measure statements

local ballot statements

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 17, 2022—The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 14, 2023, Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. Pamphlets will be mailed as an insert with the ballot. Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of whom is designated […]

2022 Midterm Election results mixed across the country

2022 midterm election

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 9, 2022 – With 68 percent of Americans saying the country is in the wrong direction according to aggregate RealClearPolitics polling, a 38 percent job approval rating for President Joe Biden, a 40-year record inflation, rising crime and increasing geopolitical tensions, initial midterm election results show little change in the balance of […]

Washington Democrats organize statewide Weekend of Action

Weekend of Action

SEATTLE, September 28, 2022—Washington Democrats have organized a Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday to connect with voters statewide ahead of the General Election, less than 41 days away.  Events are scheduled in Vancouver, Longview, Burien, Walla Walla, Lynnwood, Spokane, Yakima, Gig Harbor, Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Seattle, Bellevue, Mill Creek, Tacoma, Lakewood, Bellingham, Lacey, […]

Steven Skelton aims to rebrand Republicanism and unseat Rep. Carolyn Eslick

steven skelton

SNOHOMISH, Wash., January 20, 2022 – Steven Skelton, a Snohomish-based Republican, is planning to run for State Representative representing Washington’s 39th legislative district, challenging Republican incumbent Carolyn Eslick for the Position 2 seat.  “On the matters that are really important – war, debt, and the infringements of rights – there is no reasonable difference between […]

Legislators sadden by the sudden loss of Senator Doug Ericksen

doug ericksen

UPDATE 12 PM DEC 21, 2021: The public memorial service for the late Senator Doug Ericksen will be held 12PM December 29 at Christ the King Church Bellingham located at 4173 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash., December 18, 2021 – Today, the Senate Republican Caucus announced the passing of Senator Doug Ericksen (LD-42, […]

Historic vote: County Council appoints Lovick and Donaghy to state legislature

Brandy Donaghy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 16, 2021 – At its 3 p.m. meeting yesterday, Snohomish County Council members voted to appoint John Lovick as state Senator and Brandy Donaghy as state Representative to the 44th Legislative District. This is a historic moment for Snohomish County as the 44th LD becomes the first and only district in […]

History in the making, 44 LD Democrats nominate three to fill Hobbs’ senate seat

senate seat

MILL CREEK, Wash., December 5, 2021 – This afternoon the 44th Legislative District Democrats selected the three candidates to be presented to the Snohomish County Council to fill the Washington state Senate seat vacancy left by former Senator Steve Hobbs. The candidates are Representative John Lovick (LD-44), and Democratic Precinct Committee Officers Laura Hathaway and […]

Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington secretary of state

hobbs secretary of state

OLYMPIA, Wash., November 22, 2021 – State Sen. Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens) was sworn in Monday as Washington’s 16th secretary of state. He replaces Kim Wyman, who resigned mid-term to join the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. During brief remarks on Monday, Hobbs pledged to continue enhancing the integrity of Washington’s […]

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