While the results from this year's mid-term election won't be certified at the county level until Tuesday, Nov. 25, most of the numbers thus far look pretty definitive.
The following are the results as of Sunday, Nov. 9:
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene has defeated opponent Pedro Celis with 54.92 percent of the vote. The 1st Congressional District encompasses the majority of Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties, along with a portion of King County.
Washington State's 39th District Representative Elizabeth Scott handily defeated opponent Charles Jensen for Position 2, with 62.29 percent of the vote. The 39th Legislative District includes most of Skagit and Snohomish Counties, as well as Northeast King County which includes Skykomish and Baring.
District 39 Position 1 Representative Dan Kristiansen ran unopposed this term.
Sheriff Ty Trenary will serve the next year as the Snohomish County Sheriff, having received 53.13 percent of the vote. Sgt. Jim Upton,
who received 46.21 percent of the vote, is strongly considering running again in 2015. The sheriff's seat will be back on the ballot to determine who will serve the next four-year term.
Snohomish County Executive incumbent John Lovick defeated Republican challenger Carolyn Eslick, who is currently serving as the mayor of Sultan. Lovick, who was appointed to the position last June, has received 55.93 percent of the vote so far. The Snohomish County Executive seat will be on the ballot again in 2015 to determine who will serve the next 4-year term.
Initiative 1351, a measure that would mandate a smaller student-to-teacher ratio in public schools, is far too close to predict whether it will pass or not. Currently, 50.49 percent of the votes are for the initiative, with 49.51 percent against.
Initiative 591, which would have prevented government officials from being able to confiscate firearms without due process, was defeated with 54.78 percent of voters against the initiative. Initiative 594, which expands background checks on all firearm sales and transfers, passed soundly, receiving 58.93 percent of the vote so far.
The Monroe Monitor chatted briefly with Representative Elizabeth Scott to get a preview of her agenda for the 2015 session, which begins in January.
"The gun-grabber bills are already being drafted for pre-filing in December so they are ready to be introduced in the next legislative session, which begins January 12,GÇ¥ said Scott. "I will be working to keep people back home informed so we can stop these bills again, and keep the emphasis on prosecuting criminals as well as improving our mental health care system.GÇ¥
She plans on reintroducing her own legislation which would allow concealed weapons permit holders to carry on school property, which is permissible in both Idaho and Oregon. Additionally she will reintroduce her student data privacy bill, a bi-partisan piece of legislation which reinforces students' right to privacy in regards to their educational records. She will also reintroduce her term limit legislation, along with her legislation establishing female genital mutilation as a crime.
"In addition, I expect to spend quite a bit of time fighting against increased taxes, fees, or regulation, including Governor Inslee's proposed carbon fuel tax which would add up to $1.13 per gallon in new taxes and hurt everyone who uses energy to heat their home or drive to work,GÇ¥ said Scott.
She also shared that she will work to establish more freedom of choice in both health care and education.
Scott invites constituents to contact her with issues about which they are concerned. Her email is elizabeth.scott@leg.wa.gov, and visits to her office in Olympia can be coordinated once the session begins.
"It is an honor to be chosen to be a voice for our friends and neighbors in the 39th Legislative District, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve for two more years,GÇ¥ said Scott. "I am thankful to the Lord and for all the people who helped in this campaign.GÇ¥
So far, the voter return rate is as follows: Snohomish County has a rate of 44.04 percent, Skagit County has 49.17 percent and King County has a ballot return rate 44.81 percent.
Election results will be certified by the Washington Secretary of State's office on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014.
Comments
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Sign in to comment