Below are the initial results of local and state measures and positions as reported by the Washington Secretary of State Elections Division and Whatcom County Election Division as of 6:08pm and 5:02pm respectfully on Thursday, November 9th (current leaders are highlighted). The next update is scheduled for 5pm on Monday, November 27th.
Ferndale City Council Positions
Position 5
| 1,967 votes | 69.58% | Cathy Watson |
| 860 votes | 30.42% | Derrick Watson |
Position 6
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Click for more information| 1,313 votes | 46.23% | Connie Faria |
| 1,527 votes | 53.77% | Kate Hansen |
Position 7
| 2,229 votes | 100% | Fred Kennedy |
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Click for more informationState Measures (Advisory Votes)
Advisory Vote No. 16 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597
(increased food fish excise tax rate on certain salmon and game fish)
| 698,522 votes | 56.05% | Should be Repealed |
| 547,719 votes | 43.95% | Should be Maintained |
Advisory Vote No. 17 Engrossed House Bill 2163
(expanded business and occupation tax and narrowed certain retail sales and use tax exemptions)
| 795,389 votes | 63.9% | Should be Repealed |
| 449,334 votes | 36.1% | Should be Maintained |
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Click for more informationAdvisory Vote No. 18 Engrossed House Bill 2242
(imposed additional state property tax for common schools)
| 759,917 votes | 60.6% | Should be Repealed |
| 493,993 votes | 39.4% | Should be Maintained |
Whatcom County Measures
Whatcom County Proposition 2017-6 Public Safety and Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax
| 25,088 votes | 41.35% | Approve |
| 35,583 votes | 58.65% | Reject |
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Click for more informationWhatcom County Council Positions
County Council At-Large Councilmember, Position A
| 31,161 votes | 52.16% | Barry Buchanan |
| 28,581 votes | 47.84% | Mary Kay Robinson |
Port of Bellingham Commissioner Positions
Commissioner District 1
| 30,189 votes | 51.03% | Michael Alvarez Shepard |
| 28,969 votes | 48.97% | Dan Robbins |
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Click for more informationCommissioner District 2
| 29,974 votes | 51.24% | Ken Bell |
| 28,523 votes | 48.76% | Barry Wenger |
Ferndale School District Board Positions
All three incumbents for Districts 2, 4 and 5 ran unopposed for reelection. They are Lee Anne Riddle, Candice Wilson and Andrew McLaurin.
Click for more informationFire Protection District 7 Commissioner
Position 2
| 1,353 votes | 26.2% | Paul Kelley |
| 3,811 votes | 73.8% | Eric Grant |
Fire Protection District 17 Commissioner
All three incumbents for Positions 1, 2 and 3 ran unopposed for reelection. They are Susan A. Garlock, William L. Carroll and James W. Taxdahl.
Lummi Island Park and Recreation District Proposition
Formation of Lummi Island Park and Recreation District
| 197 votes | 34.99% | Yes |
| 366 votes | 65.01% | No |
Establishing Six-Year Regular Property Tax Levy
| 177 votes | 32.42% | Yes |
| 369 votes | 67.58% | No |
Lummi Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner
Positions 1 through 4 had one candidate each running unopposed. They are Robert (Bob) Auld, Janice Holmes, Ian Kirouac and Randy Smith. These positions are created only if the Lummi Island Park and Recreation District is approved.
Position 5
| 146 votes | 38.22% | Noelle Maher |
| 236 votes | 61.78% | Tamia Sorensen |
