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Elections

UPDATE: Satpal Sidhu extends lead in county executive race Wednesday night

Republican challenger Purdy trailing by 16%

Nov. 7, 2023 9:05 p.m.

UPDATE: Lund passes Fleetwood in race for Bellingham mayor

Nonprofit leader takes 5-point lead

Updated Nov. 9, 2024 10:23 a.m.

Chadwick, Fleetwood ahead by slim margins; Sidhu leads comfortably

Jail has strong lead in early returns

Nov. 7, 2023 8:45 p.m.

2023 general election results as of Thursday

Results will be certified Nov. 28

Updated Nov. 9, 2023 5:01 p.m.

Live Election Day coverage: On the scene with voters

Preliminary results will be posted tonight

Updated Nov. 7, 2023 8:23 p.m.

Outside money flows into local races

Lund, Elenbaas receive campaign contributions from realtors

Updated Oct. 27, 2023 9:48 a.m.

Ferndale mayoral candidates confront problems of a growing city

Reflections on affordability, a new city hall building and past controversy

Updated Oct. 19, 2023 12:08 p.m.

Rural fire district seeks property tax hike

Two open houses planned this weekend to discuss levy for equipment, staff

Oct. 13, 2023 11:16 a.m.

Stakes are high in this odd-year election

Whatcom County voters to decide jail measure, key offices

Oct. 13, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Citizens Agenda

Candidate responses to Citizens Agenda questions

From homelessness to PeaceHealth, candidates weigh in

Oct. 13, 2023 4:55 a.m.

Candidates, public agree health of Lake Whatcom is priority

New advisory board suggested; others point to land acquisition, homeowner programs

Oct. 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Partisan politics are infiltrating school boards — Whatcom County isn’t spared

Voters face contested races with many candidates campaigning for parents' rights

Oct. 5, 2023 5:05 a.m.