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2024 Elections

Cascadia Daily News provides in-depth election coverage of Whatcom and Skagit counties, live local election results and important voter information on its digital platforms and print edition.

All election coverage is provided for readers free, outside our paywall, as a public service by your locally owned Cascadia Daily News. Thanks for supporting truly local news by donating to CDN or subscribing here.

Additional Opinion section coverage of elections includes columns, guest commentaries and letters, as well as candidate endorsements via CDN’s Citizens Agenda project.

Lauren Dohner holds the hand of a child during outdoor time at Lil Sprouts Child Care Center.
Elections

Children’s Initiative failing by 138 votes in close race

Next ballot count, vote certification will seal result by Nov. 29
Nov. 18, 2022 11:33 a.m.
Rep. Sharon Shewmake, right, celebrates after checking preliminary results at Hotel Leo.
Elections

Whatcom Democrats seal sweep in state races

Sefzik concedes tight race
Updated Nov. 18, 2022 10:31 a.m.
Bob Woodward, left, and Ron Judd speak on stage at the Mount Baker Theatre.
Community

Bob Woodward: human before journalist

Iconic journalist speaks of “Trump Tapes” during Bellingham visit
Nov. 13, 2022 2:33 p.m.
Sharon Shewmake, left, shakes hands with former Bellingham mayor Tim Douglas at an election night party.
Elections

Democrats hold onto leads in 42nd District

Ballots, opportunity running out for GOP in close races
Nov. 10, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Simon Sefzik shakes hands with supporters Susan, right, and Jazmyn Prosser at a Republican election night victory party next to a stack of chairs.
Elections

Races tighten in 42nd with Republicans making gains

Less than 1,000 votes separate Shewmake, Sefzik
Nov. 9, 2022 6:20 p.m.
A person holds up a roll of "I Voted" stickers.
Elections

Voters reject ranked choice voting in San Juan County

57% of voters turned down Prop. 3 as of Wednesday afternoon
Nov. 9, 2022 5:55 p.m.
Judy Slotemaker processes ballots at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office.
Elections

Auditor’s Office behind on processing ballots

Ballot processing depends on connection to VoteWA
Nov. 9, 2022 12:02 p.m.
Alyssa Coleman writing on a clipboard and Tucker Zucati watches from the side as the american flag hangs behind them.
Elections

Democrats lead in battleground races after election night

42nd District, including Shewmake vs. Sefzik, too close to call
Updated Nov. 9, 2022 11:09 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen gives a speech as he gestures with one hand.
Elections

Larsen pulls ahead in 2nd Congressional District race

With 61% of vote, congressman cruises toward 12th term
Nov. 8, 2022 9:49 p.m.
Then-Rep. Sharon Shewmake receives a congratulatory fist bump after receiving the first round of election results inside Hotel Leo.
Elections

Shewmake leads Sefzik in 42nd District race

Democrat declares victory on election night
Nov. 8, 2022 9:40 p.m.
Joe Timmons, center reacts to preliminary election results with his arms around his campaign manager and his wife.
Elections

Democrats lead in district House legislative races

Three incumbents and one newcomer could represent districts next year
Nov. 8, 2022 9:32 p.m.
Jaime Arnett, left, and Rep. Sharon Shewmake hug after receiving election results.
Elections

Arnett leads Davidson for PUD commission

Newcomer to help guide agency's direction on water, broadband
Nov. 8, 2022 9:22 p.m.
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