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Welcome to the Fuse Progressive Voters Guide to the 2025 Primary election! Since 2008, we've compiled information about candidates and ballot measures that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. You can learn about our partners and decision-making process here. We will continue to add additional recommendations until voting begins on July 16.
Snohomish County, District 1
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
Conservative incumbent Nate Nehring is running for another term on the Snohomish County Council, where he has served since first being elected in 2017.
A staunch and well-connected Republican, Nehring has led the council with right-wing policy ideas. He has supported criminalizing addiction, empowering business interests above community needs, and halting progress on policing reforms to make our communities safer. Conservative leaders across Snohomish County and at the state level, like former gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert, support Nehring’s bid for another term.
Unfortunately, Nehring is running unopposed in this election. We recommend writing in a progressive candidate of choice for the Snohomish County Council from District 1.
Conservative incumbent Nate Nehring is running for another term on the Snohomish County Council, where he has served since first being elected in 2017.
A staunch and well-connected Republican, Nehring has led the council with right-wing policy ideas. He has supported criminalizing addiction, empowering business interests above community needs, and halting progress on policing reforms to make our communities safer. Conservative leaders across Snohomish County and at the state level, like former gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert, support Nehring’s bid for another term.
Unfortunately, Nehring is running unopposed in this election. We recommend writing in a progressive candidate of choice for the Snohomish County Council from District 1.
Puyallup School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
Melissa Bedford is running for Puyallup School Board, Position 1. She previously served on the Spokane Public Schools Board before resigning in 2024. She holds both a Master's and a Doctorate degree in Education and works as a public school teacher.
Bedford was a progressive leader on the Spokane Public Schools Board and continues to lead with her values. Her campaign is prioritizing fully funding education, planning for the future, and transparency and collaboration. Bedford has experience advocating against school funding cuts, lobbying in Olympia and meeting with legislators. She hopes to further invest in high-quality facilities to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
Melissa Bedford is the leading progressive candidate in this race and certainly earned your vote for Puyallup School Board Director in Position 1.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Melissa Bedford is running for Puyallup School Board, Position 1. She previously served on the Spokane Public Schools Board before resigning in 2024. She holds both a Master's and a Doctorate degree in Education and works as a public school teacher.
Bedford was a progressive leader on the Spokane Public Schools Board and continues to lead with her values. Her campaign is prioritizing fully funding education, planning for the future, and transparency and collaboration. Bedford has experience advocating against school funding cuts, lobbying in Olympia and meeting with legislators. She hopes to further invest in high-quality facilities to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
Melissa Bedford is the leading progressive candidate in this race and certainly earned your vote for Puyallup School Board Director in Position 1.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Melissa Bedford is running for Puyallup School Board, Position 1. She previously served on the Spokane Public Schools Board before resigning in 2024. She holds both a Master's and a Doctorate degree in Education and works as a public school teacher.
Bedford was a progressive leader on the Spokane Public Schools Board and continues to lead with her values. Her campaign is prioritizing fully funding education, planning for the future, and transparency and collaboration. Bedford has experience advocating against school funding cuts, lobbying in Olympia and meeting with legislators. She hopes to further invest in high-quality facilities to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
Melissa Bedford is the leading progressive candidate in this race and certainly earned your vote for Puyallup School Board Director in Position 1.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Ellen Aronson is running for Puyallup School Board Director. Aronson is an active PTA member and hopes to improve the quality of education in the area. Aronson has been heavily involved in the school district, serving as a vocal advocate on the 2024 Puyallup Bond Advisory Committee and as co-chair of the 2025 Vote Yes for Puyallup Schools Committee.
Aronson's campaign prioritizes support for teachers, fosters meaningful relationships, ensures efficient funding, and champions students. Although her platform could benefit from more specific proposals and solutions for the district, Ellen Aronson is clearly committed to enhancing the district's educational quality for students and fostering a sense of community.
While we recommend Melissa Bedford in this race, Aronson is a strong alternative if you're seeking a candidate with a long history of advocating for local students.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Ellen Aronson is running for Puyallup School Board Director. Aronson is an active PTA member and hopes to improve the quality of education in the area. Aronson has been heavily involved in the school district, serving as a vocal advocate on the 2024 Puyallup Bond Advisory Committee and as co-chair of the 2025 Vote Yes for Puyallup Schools Committee.
Aronson's campaign prioritizes support for teachers, fosters meaningful relationships, ensures efficient funding, and champions students. Although her platform could benefit from more specific proposals and solutions for the district, Ellen Aronson is clearly committed to enhancing the district's educational quality for students and fostering a sense of community.
While we recommend Melissa Bedford in this race, Aronson is a strong alternative if you're seeking a candidate with a long history of advocating for local students.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Ellen Aronson is running for Puyallup School Board Director. Aronson is an active PTA member and hopes to improve the quality of education in the area. Aronson has been heavily involved in the school district, serving as a vocal advocate on the 2024 Puyallup Bond Advisory Committee and as co-chair of the 2025 Vote Yes for Puyallup Schools Committee.
Aronson's campaign prioritizes support for teachers, fosters meaningful relationships, ensures efficient funding, and champions students. Although her platform could benefit from more specific proposals and solutions for the district, Ellen Aronson is clearly committed to enhancing the district's educational quality for students and fostering a sense of community.
While we recommend Melissa Bedford in this race, Aronson is a strong alternative if you're seeking a candidate with a long history of advocating for local students.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Other Candidates
Frank Archer is also running for Puyallup School Board Director, Position 1. Archer worked at Boeing and is a certified Maxwell Executive Program Leader. Archer's campaign is prioritizing strong schools, transparent leadership, and centering students, but lacks further detail on those priorities. While he does believe in creating an inclusive and safe learning environment, it is unclear what kind of solutions or policies Archer would support if elected.
Melissa Bedford is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Last updated: 2025-07-15
Frank Archer is also running for Puyallup School Board Director, Position 1. Archer worked at Boeing and is a certified Maxwell Executive Program Leader. Archer's campaign is prioritizing strong schools, transparent leadership, and centering students, but lacks further detail on those priorities. While he does believe in creating an inclusive and safe learning environment, it is unclear what kind of solutions or policies Archer would support if elected.
Melissa Bedford is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Last updated: 2025-07-15