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County Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.

King County

King County Elections Director

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    Zack Hudgins

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  • Zack Hudgins is a current representative of the 11th legislative district and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director. Hudgins' experience leading fair elections internationally, including Iraqi elections, along with his technology background at both Amazon and Microsoft make him extremely qualified for this position. Hudgins is running to increase accountability, improve access for underprivileged voters, and add more tools for ballot tracking and security. He has been a thoughtful and effective leader in the legislature who has been endorsed by a wide variety of our progressive partners.

    Hudgins’ opponents include current King County Deputy Elections Director Julie Wise, who was endorsed by The Stranger as well as far-right conservative Pastor Joe Fuiten. She has helped conduct more than 60 elections and is running to implement 24-hour ballot boxes, increase the number of ballot boxes, and has promised to maintain accountability and transparency. A third candidate, Christopher Roberts, is a progressive Shoreline City Council member who was chair of the Native American Caucus for the Washington State Democrats and was endorsed by our partner Equal Rights Washington. Although Roberts taught elections law at UW while earning his PhD, he does not share the depth of experience of Hudgins or Wise. Hudgins is the best choice for fair and accountable elections.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Zack Hudgins

    Zack Hudgins is a current representative of the 11th legislative district and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director.

    Zack Hudgins is a current representative of the 11th legislative district and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director. Hudgins' experience leading fair elections internationally, including Iraqi elections, along with his technology background at both Amazon and Microsoft make him extremely qualified for this position. Hudgins is running to increase accountability, improve access for underprivileged voters, and add more tools for ballot tracking and security. He has been a thoughtful and effective leader in the legislature who has been endorsed by a wide variety of our progressive partners.

    Hudgins’ opponents include current King County Deputy Elections Director Julie Wise, who was endorsed by The Stranger as well as far-right conservative Pastor Joe Fuiten. She has helped conduct more than 60 elections and is running to implement 24-hour ballot boxes, increase the number of ballot boxes, and has promised to maintain accountability and transparency. A third candidate, Christopher Roberts, is a progressive Shoreline City Council member who was chair of the Native American Caucus for the Washington State Democrats and was endorsed by our partner Equal Rights Washington. Although Roberts taught elections law at UW while earning his PhD, he does not share the depth of experience of Hudgins or Wise. Hudgins is the best choice for fair and accountable elections.

    Zack Hudgins

    Zack Hudgins is a current representative of the 11th legislative district and the chair of the House Government Oversight Committee who is running for King County Elections Director.

Snohomish County

Snohomish County Executive

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    Dave Somers

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  • Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental issues. He's supported measures to create parks and open spaces, increase transit funding, and invest in alternative fuels. Somers also supports focusing new development in urban areas with easy transportation access.

    If you’re looking for a candidate focused more on environmental protections and smart growth in Snohomish County, Somers is a good choice.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Dave Somers

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental issues.

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental issues. He's supported measures to create parks and open spaces, increase transit funding, and invest in alternative fuels. Somers also supports focusing new development in urban areas with easy transportation access.

    If you’re looking for a candidate focused more on environmental protections and smart growth in Snohomish County, Somers is a good choice.

    Dave Somers

    Current Snohomish County Council President Dave Somers is running for Snohomish County Executive. Somers is an experienced and capable member of the Snohomish County Council with an exceptional track-record on environmental issues.

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    Democrat

    John Lovick

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  • Incumbent County Executive John Lovick has previously represented parts of Snohomish County in the Legislature before being elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007. Since being elected in 2013, Lovick’s first term has been rocky at times as he has sought to clean up the mess left by disgraced former executive Aaron Reardon. He also sided with conservative developers by proposing updates to the county’s growth management plan that would worsen sprawl as the county grows. Unlike Somers, Lovick has been an outspoken supporter of requiring Boeing to keep jobs in the Puget Sound area to receive tax incentives. If you’re looking for a candidate who will prioritize jobs and issues important to working people, Lovick is a good choice.

    Other candidates running in this race are James Robert Deal, Norm Nunnally, and Robert Sutherland. Deal is running on a generally progressive platform but supports some fringe ideas that reduce his credibility. In addition, Sutherland is a Republican running to restore confidence in county government and Nunnally is a conservative who is not running a competitive campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John Lovick

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick has previously represented parts of Snohomish County in the Legislature before being elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007.

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick has previously represented parts of Snohomish County in the Legislature before being elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007. Since being elected in 2013, Lovick’s first term has been rocky at times as he has sought to clean up the mess left by disgraced former executive Aaron Reardon. He also sided with conservative developers by proposing updates to the county’s growth management plan that would worsen sprawl as the county grows. Unlike Somers, Lovick has been an outspoken supporter of requiring Boeing to keep jobs in the Puget Sound area to receive tax incentives. If you’re looking for a candidate who will prioritize jobs and issues important to working people, Lovick is a good choice.

    Other candidates running in this race are James Robert Deal, Norm Nunnally, and Robert Sutherland. Deal is running on a generally progressive platform but supports some fringe ideas that reduce his credibility. In addition, Sutherland is a Republican running to restore confidence in county government and Nunnally is a conservative who is not running a competitive campaign.

    John Lovick

    Incumbent County Executive John Lovick has previously represented parts of Snohomish County in the Legislature before being elected as the Snohomish County Sheriff in 2007.

    • Endorsed By: SEIU 775, Pro-Choice Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Snohomish County Labor Council

Port of Seattle

Port of Seattle, Port Commissioner, Position #2

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    Courtney Gregoire

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  • Courtney Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November. She brings substantial international trade experience from both the public and private sectors to the Port of Seattle, including having served as the first Director of the National Export Initiative at the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Obama. She is passionate about connecting younger generations with good jobs, protecting our environment, and tourism, and she rightly questioned the decision to park the Shell Oil Arctic drilling rig in Seattle.

    Her opponents, John Naubert and Goodspaceguy, are not running competitive campaigns. Gregoire is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Courtney Gregoire

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    Courtney Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November.

    Courtney Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November. She brings substantial international trade experience from both the public and private sectors to the Port of Seattle, including having served as the first Director of the National Export Initiative at the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Obama. She is passionate about connecting younger generations with good jobs, protecting our environment, and tourism, and she rightly questioned the decision to park the Shell Oil Arctic drilling rig in Seattle.

    Her opponents, John Naubert and Goodspaceguy, are not running competitive campaigns. Gregoire is the best choice in this race.

    Courtney Gregoire

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    Courtney Gregoire was appointed to the Seattle Port Commission in February of 2013 and won election to a full term that November.

    • Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, The Stranger, Teamsters Joint Council 28, King County Labor Council, King County Democrats

Port of Seattle, Port Commissioner, Position #5

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    Fred Felleman

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  • There are a number of progressives in this race, but we believe two great candidates stand out among the rest: Fred Felleman and Marion Yoshino. Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission Position 5. Felleman brings a commitment to fighting climate change and increasing the port's green, clean energy jobs. He has experience lobbying the port to bring about environmental cleanup, and also has served on a finance committee at the port that was involved with a plan to bring 100,000 new jobs. If you're looking for an environmentally-minded candidate, Felleman is a good choice.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Fred Felleman

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    There are a number of progressives in this race, but we believe two great candidates stand out among the rest: Fred Felleman and Marion Yoshino. Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission Position 5.

    There are a number of progressives in this race, but we believe two great candidates stand out among the rest: Fred Felleman and Marion Yoshino. Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission Position 5. Felleman brings a commitment to fighting climate change and increasing the port's green, clean energy jobs. He has experience lobbying the port to bring about environmental cleanup, and also has served on a finance committee at the port that was involved with a plan to bring 100,000 new jobs. If you're looking for an environmentally-minded candidate, Felleman is a good choice.

    Fred Felleman

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    There are a number of progressives in this race, but we believe two great candidates stand out among the rest: Fred Felleman and Marion Yoshino. Fred Felleman is an environmental consultant and marine biologist who is running for Seattle Port Commission Position 5.

    • Endorsed By: Washington Conservation Action, The Stranger, King County Democrats, 1st and 31st District Democrats
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    Marion Yoshino

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  • Marion Yoshino is a progressive who brings great experience to the race. She is a former economic development manager in Des Moines and the only woman running for Port Commission Position 5. Her extensive experience working on port issues in South King County, from bringing more women and minority-run businesses to the area to holding the port accountable for environmental mitigations, make her highly qualified for the job. If you want a social justice progressive who can hit the ground running on all of the issues facing the port, Yoshino deserves your vote.

    Other candidates in the race include Herb Krohn, a Republican former labor lobbyist and 25-year activist for LGBTQ equality who has received the endorsement of both Equal Rights Washington and the King County Labor Council, as well as a number of conservative groups. Unfortunately, Krohn supports the decision to lease Terminal 5 to Shell Oil for Arctic drilling. Another candidate is Norman Sigler, a former candidate for Seattle mayor and the only person of color in the race. Sigler believes the port should be responsible for reconciliation with the dirty Duwamish River and all the pollution caused in the underprivileged communities near it. Mark Hennon is a port activist and journalist who says his main priority is that an environmentalist gets elected to the port and not an industry insider. Finally, moderate Ken Rogers is a former Delta Air Lines pilot and board member who has some smart ideas about supporting clean fuels and increasing transparency but has made some anti-labor comments and has not said whether or not he would vote for the Shell oil rig.

    There are two conservative candidates in the race as well, both of whom supported Shell's oil rig lease in a local debate: Daniel Reandeau and Darrell Bryan. Additionally, perennial candidate Richard Pope is not running an effective campaign.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marion Yoshino

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    Marion Yoshino is a progressive who brings great experience to the race. She is a former economic development manager in Des Moines and the only woman running for Port Commission Position 5.

    Marion Yoshino is a progressive who brings great experience to the race. She is a former economic development manager in Des Moines and the only woman running for Port Commission Position 5. Her extensive experience working on port issues in South King County, from bringing more women and minority-run businesses to the area to holding the port accountable for environmental mitigations, make her highly qualified for the job. If you want a social justice progressive who can hit the ground running on all of the issues facing the port, Yoshino deserves your vote.

    Other candidates in the race include Herb Krohn, a Republican former labor lobbyist and 25-year activist for LGBTQ equality who has received the endorsement of both Equal Rights Washington and the King County Labor Council, as well as a number of conservative groups. Unfortunately, Krohn supports the decision to lease Terminal 5 to Shell Oil for Arctic drilling. Another candidate is Norman Sigler, a former candidate for Seattle mayor and the only person of color in the race. Sigler believes the port should be responsible for reconciliation with the dirty Duwamish River and all the pollution caused in the underprivileged communities near it. Mark Hennon is a port activist and journalist who says his main priority is that an environmentalist gets elected to the port and not an industry insider. Finally, moderate Ken Rogers is a former Delta Air Lines pilot and board member who has some smart ideas about supporting clean fuels and increasing transparency but has made some anti-labor comments and has not said whether or not he would vote for the Shell oil rig.

    There are two conservative candidates in the race as well, both of whom supported Shell's oil rig lease in a local debate: Daniel Reandeau and Darrell Bryan. Additionally, perennial candidate Richard Pope is not running an effective campaign.

    Marion Yoshino

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    Marion Yoshino is a progressive who brings great experience to the race. She is a former economic development manager in Des Moines and the only woman running for Port Commission Position 5.

    • Endorsed By: National Women's Political Caucus of WA, 5th, 11th, 43rd, 47th, and 48th District Democrats

Bothell City Council

Bothell City Council, Position #2

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    Andy Rheaume

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  • Andy Rheaume, a water quality scientist and the incumbent in the race, has been involved in Bothell as Planning Commissioner and in many other capacities throughout the Puget Sound area, including as a volunteer firefighter in Edmonds. He wants to address the city's budget issues that impact everything from its road maintenance to parks, revitalize downtown, reduce traffic congestion, and complete sidewalk connections.

    Rheaume is a good choice if you want an experienced candidate who knows the depth of Bothell's budget issues.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Andy Rheaume

    Andy Rheaume, a water quality scientist and the incumbent in the race, has been involved in Bothell as Planning Commissioner and in many other capacities throughout the Puget Sound area, including as a volunteer firefighter in Edmonds.

    Andy Rheaume, a water quality scientist and the incumbent in the race, has been involved in Bothell as Planning Commissioner and in many other capacities throughout the Puget Sound area, including as a volunteer firefighter in Edmonds. He wants to address the city's budget issues that impact everything from its road maintenance to parks, revitalize downtown, reduce traffic congestion, and complete sidewalk connections.

    Rheaume is a good choice if you want an experienced candidate who knows the depth of Bothell's budget issues.

    Andy Rheaume

    Andy Rheaume, a water quality scientist and the incumbent in the race, has been involved in Bothell as Planning Commissioner and in many other capacities throughout the Puget Sound area, including as a volunteer firefighter in Edmonds.

    • Endorsed By: Cascade Bicycle Club, 1st District Democrats
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    Maryanna Price

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  • Maryanna Price, who works at a local law firm as a receptionist and Spanish interpreter, running for Bothell City Council Position 2. Price is a strong progressive who wants to push for better kept roads, more transit options, maintaining healthy parks, and affordable housing.

    Another candidate in this race, Roz Gorc, is a far right conservative. Price is a good choice if you want to elect a smart, energetic newcomer who will bring a fresh, progressive perspective to the council.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Maryanna Price

    Maryanna Price, who works at a local law firm as a receptionist and Spanish interpreter, running for Bothell City Council Position 2. Price is a strong progressive who wants to push for better kept roads, more transit options, maintaining healthy parks, and affordable housing.

    Maryanna Price, who works at a local law firm as a receptionist and Spanish interpreter, running for Bothell City Council Position 2. Price is a strong progressive who wants to push for better kept roads, more transit options, maintaining healthy parks, and affordable housing.

    Another candidate in this race, Roz Gorc, is a far right conservative. Price is a good choice if you want to elect a smart, energetic newcomer who will bring a fresh, progressive perspective to the council.

    Maryanna Price

    Maryanna Price, who works at a local law firm as a receptionist and Spanish interpreter, running for Bothell City Council Position 2. Price is a strong progressive who wants to push for better kept roads, more transit options, maintaining healthy parks, and affordable housing.

Bothell City Council, Position #4

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    James McNeal

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  • James McNeal is a construction manager who is running for Bothell City Council Position 4 after the retirement of Councilmember Bill Evans. McNeal is one of the founders of One Bothell, a grassroots effort to protect the Wayne Golf Course. His expertise in construction management will serve the city well as it works to balance the influx of new residents and businesses with preserving parkland and the health of local waterways.

    Also running are Tim Ottersburg, a health care researcher, and Bob Carsrud, a conservative prison psychologist who is not running a competitive campaign. McNeal is the strongest candidate in this race and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    James McNeal

    James McNeal is a construction manager who is running for Bothell City Council Position 4 after the retirement of Councilmember Bill Evans. McNeal is one of the founders of One Bothell, a grassroots effort to protect the Wayne Golf Course.

    James McNeal is a construction manager who is running for Bothell City Council Position 4 after the retirement of Councilmember Bill Evans. McNeal is one of the founders of One Bothell, a grassroots effort to protect the Wayne Golf Course. His expertise in construction management will serve the city well as it works to balance the influx of new residents and businesses with preserving parkland and the health of local waterways.

    Also running are Tim Ottersburg, a health care researcher, and Bob Carsrud, a conservative prison psychologist who is not running a competitive campaign. McNeal is the strongest candidate in this race and deserves your vote.

    James McNeal

    James McNeal is a construction manager who is running for Bothell City Council Position 4 after the retirement of Councilmember Bill Evans. McNeal is one of the founders of One Bothell, a grassroots effort to protect the Wayne Golf Course.

Bothell City Council, Position #6

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    Davina Duerr

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  • Davina Duerr is an architect running for Bothell City Council Position 6 after Councilman Mark Lamb declined to run for re-election. Duerr is on the Northshore Schools Foundation board and is also Chair of the Landmark Preservation Board in Bothell. Duerr's campaign is focused on smart growth development while keeping an even eye on the preservation of our parks. She also supports the One Bothell protective action group involved with the Wayne Golf Course.

    Other candidates in the race include Nadia Mustafa, a long-time local volunteer and community organizer who is hoping to engage the lesser-heard voices of Bothell in their local government. Also running is John Lee, the general manager of Whelan security. He favors increased development and has hedged his support of business regulation. Duerr is the strongest candidate in this race and deserves your vote.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Davina Duerr

    Davina Duerr is an architect running for Bothell City Council Position 6 after Councilman Mark Lamb declined to run for re-election. Duerr is on the Northshore Schools Foundation board and is also Chair of the Landmark Preservation Board in Bothell.

    Davina Duerr is an architect running for Bothell City Council Position 6 after Councilman Mark Lamb declined to run for re-election. Duerr is on the Northshore Schools Foundation board and is also Chair of the Landmark Preservation Board in Bothell. Duerr's campaign is focused on smart growth development while keeping an even eye on the preservation of our parks. She also supports the One Bothell protective action group involved with the Wayne Golf Course.

    Other candidates in the race include Nadia Mustafa, a long-time local volunteer and community organizer who is hoping to engage the lesser-heard voices of Bothell in their local government. Also running is John Lee, the general manager of Whelan security. He favors increased development and has hedged his support of business regulation. Duerr is the strongest candidate in this race and deserves your vote.

    Davina Duerr

    Davina Duerr is an architect running for Bothell City Council Position 6 after Councilman Mark Lamb declined to run for re-election. Duerr is on the Northshore Schools Foundation board and is also Chair of the Landmark Preservation Board in Bothell.

    • Endorsed By: Cascade Bicycle Club, National Women's Political Caucus of WA, King County Democrats, 1st District Democrats