Election Results Certified, Campaigns Kick Into High Gear

Expect the campaigning to ramp up for November elections now.

Final results from Washington’s Aug. 7 primary were posted and certified Tuesday. The Secretary of State has until Friday to certify results statewide.

As of Tuesday afternoon, final numbers in the 31st Legislative District were as follows:

• Position 1: Incumbent Rep. Cathy Dahlquist leads with 16,169 votes (63.96 percent) over challenger Brian Gunn with 9,112 votes (36.04 percent)
• Position 2: Incumbent Rep. Chris Hurst leads with 14,082 (56.83 percent) over challenger Lisa Connors with 10,699 votes (43.17 percent)

The East Pierce Fire Maintenance and Operations Levy passed with a 63.04 percent majority, or 9,366 votes.

As we head to November, what race or races concern you the most, whether they’re national, state or local? Tell us in the comments.

The Secretary of State’s Office has results for:

• Statewide executive races, such as .
• Federal races, including Congressional district maps.
• Legislative results.

You can find Pierce County results here.

You can find all King County results here.

You can find Snohomish County results here.

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