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Updated ballot count solidifies candidates for general election

Updated ballot count solidifies candidates for general election

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Positions haven’t changed following Wednesday’s updated ballot count from the Tuesday primary.

Incumbent Satpal Sidhu and Dan Purdy look likely to face-off in the race for Whatcom County Executive.

Kathy Kershner and Mark Stremler are the top two in the race for Whatcom County Council District 4.

John Scanlon and Hannah Ordos are the top vote getters in the council At-Large Position B seat.

 

Incumbent Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood will likely face political newcomer Kim Lund in the general election.

Incumbent Hannah Stone and Eamonn Collins are the top two in the race for City Council Ward 1.

Jace Cotton and Russ Whidbee are the top vote getters in the open Council-At-Large race.

The auditor won’t release another ballot count until Monday, but the estimated number of ballots left to count wouldn’t change any of these races.

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