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Snohomish County voter turnout down from 2020 | HeraldNet.com

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Snohomish County's 2024 election saw a voter turnout of 79%, down from 85% in the pandemic-influenced 2020 election. County Auditor Garth Fell stated this turnout aligns with historical averages for presidential elections. Most local Democratic representatives improved their margins, though some faced losses yet secured comfortable victories. Conversely, Snohomish County Republican chair Bill Cooper noted national Republican successes but expressed disappointment over local legislative contests. Voters rejected three of four conservative-backed statewide ballot initiatives.

The new $8. 6 million elections center allowed for 95% of votes to be counted ahead of schedule, improving efficiency, security, and transparency with numerous election observers present.

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