SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Thousands of ballots are still being counted in Skagit County following last week’s elections.

The Washington Secretary of State’s website says as of Monday, Nov. 9, there are roughly 13,000 ballots that still need to be added to the official total.

Both Republican candidates for state Representative in the 39th District remain in the lead of their respective challengers.

All three district court judges, as well as the prosecuting attorney and assessor, had candidates running unopposed.

Four area-specific initiatives, including a sales and use tax renewal in Mount Vernon and a levy for the La Conner School District, are all passing with significant support.

Skagit County Commissioner for District 3 currently has Democrat Joe Burns well ahead of Republican challenger Keith Wagoner.

Voters are largely standing behind Independent Chris Baldwin for sheriff over Republican Cody Hart.

In the race for Skagit County Auditor, Democrat Jeremy Harrison-Smith is up by 3,000 votes over Republican challenger Mark Hulst.

Democrat Melissa Beaton has a wider lead over Independent Amanda Toscano for county clerk.

The coroner’s race has Democrat Alex Lathum ahead by nearly 11,000 votes over Republican Derrill Fussell.

Jackie Brunson, a Democrat, maintains a solid lead over Republican Timothy Garrison for Skagit County Treasurer.

And Andrew Miller has nearly 9,000 votes over Spencer Roozen for Position 3 with Skagit County’s Public Utility District 1.