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Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
The court declined to block a required statement about the potential impact of repealing Washington’s tax on income above $1 million.
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year’s primary election than in 2024.
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.
The recount is expected to take up to five days.
The bond is slightly less expensive than the proposals Blaine voters narrowly rejected twice in 2024.
Michael Shepard led Eamonn Collins by just four votes after primary election results were certified Tuesday morning.
Michael Shepard leads Eamonn Collins by 20 votes after the updated tally Wednesday afternoon.
The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.