A few final legislative endorsements before Nov. 4

Snohomish County’s registered voters should have already received their ballots from the Auditor’s Office. Voters have between now and Nov. 4 to mark their choices and get the ballots in the mail.

If you haven’t received your ballot, call the Auditor’s Office at 425-388-3444. It’s also not too late to register to vote, but you’ll need to do it in person before the end of the business day on Monday.

We’ll take the opportunity here and tomorrow to make some final endorsements. And we’ll publish a list of all our endorsements in the Sunday Herald’s Viewpoints section.

1st District Representative Pos. 1: Incumbent Derek Stanford, a Bothell Democrat, is facing a challenge from Bothell Republican Mark Davies, whose successful write-in candidacy in the primary won him a spot on the November ballot. Stanford, who realistically believes a combination of new revenue and closings of tax loopholes will be necessary to fully fund education, has our endorsement.

10th District Representative Pos. 1: Incumbent Norma Smith, a Clinton Republican first elected in 2008, is challenged by Michael Scott, a Camano Island Libertarian. Smith, focused on the state ferry system and education has shown a willingness to find bipartisan solutions to education and transportation funding and deserves re-election.

21st District Representative Pos. 1: Strom Peterson, an Edmonds Democrat, and Lynnwood-area Republican Alan McPheeters are running for the seat left vacant by the retirement of Rep. Mary Helen Roberts. The Herald Editorial Board initially endorsed Democrat Scott Whepley, who lost in the primary. Peterson, currently an Edmonds City Council member and business owner, was a close second in our consideration, recognizing the importance of not gutting social services in order to fully fund education.

32nd District Senator: Incumbent Maralyn Chase, an Edmonds Democrat is challenged by Mountlake Terrace Republican Robert Reedy. Chase, who served eight years in the House before winning her current Senate post, has the necessary experience and knowledge of education and its funding issues.

32nd District Representative Pos 2: Ruth Kagi, a Shoreline Democrat, is being challenged by Edmonds Republican Alvin Rutledge. Kagi, who has served in the House since 1999, is an advocate for early learning and has made specific suggestions, including a capital gains tax on stock earnings, to fund education. The Herald Editorial Board endorses Kagi.

39th District Representative Pos. 2: Incumbent Elizabeth Scott. a Monroe Republican, is challenged by Sedro-Woolley Democrat Charles Jensen. Scott, seeking her second two-year term, showed resolve in representing the interests of the Arlington, Darrington and Oso residents of her district following the deadly landslide in March. She should be returned to office.

Recommendations for Emergency Medical Services levies for Fire Districts 15, 17 and 21, Arlington School District’s bus levy, Stanwood’s annexation into the Sno-Isle Library system, Lynwood’s proposal for a Transportation Benefit District and Bothell’s parks bond will follow in Friday’s Herald.

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