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Kaysville primary election cancelled following candidate withdrawal
KAYSVILLE, Utah () — Kaysville has cancelled their primary election, after a candidate withdrew. Kaysville City announced on Tuesday that they will no longer be holding a primary election for their two open City Council seats, but that residents will likely still receive ballots in the mail. They are asking residents not to mail their ballots back. Initially, five people had filed their candidacy for the two open council seats. Under Utah Code 20A-6-402, governments must conduct a primary election when the number of candidates is more than double the number of open seats. One candidate withdrew late last week, bringing the total number of candidates to 4 and meaning that Kaysville City no longer had to hold a primary election. Unfortunately, Kaysville had already sent out their ballots when the candidate withdrew from the election. Many residents will likely receive a ballot. However, no votes will be counted. Additionally, Kaysville City noted that returning or mailing in ballots, 'costs the city (and taxpayers) money in postage.' Latest headlines: Work requirements and term limits proposed for federal rent assistance Kaysville primary election cancelled following candidate withdrawal Second court blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide after Supreme Court ruling Black student dragged from his car, punched by Florida officers says he was scared and confused Hershey plans to raise chocolate prices: 'Reflects the reality of rising ingredient costs' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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18-07-2025
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TNT Endorsement: Our choices in two races for Port of Tacoma commissioners
Pierce County voters have a choice in two different races for port commissioner this summer, with Port of Tacoma Commissioner Pos. 1 and Pos. 4 on the primary election ballot. We sat down for group interviews with the candidates, one panel for each race, and talked through issues that reverberate from the port to the entire community. The port is an economic engine for the region, with an impact on jobs, local businesses and the quality of our environment. As the federal government puts forward a vacillating trade policy and reverses national environmental goals, the editorial board wanted to know how candidates would lead the port through the shifting currents of our times. Position 1 For Port Commissioner Pos. 1, the board endorses Tim Payne, a challenger to the incumbent who brings local government experience and an impressive knowledge of the port's history as well as its current projects and challenges. Among other things, he emphasized the importance of pressing on with the port's efforts to transition to electric on-shore power and remediating contaminated sites. Payne, 62, has a fitting background for the port commission. He's currently executive vice president at EMA Inc., which consults local governments on water and wastewater management. He told of how he spent his early adulthood working a union job in the maritime industry to put himself through college and law school. After earning his law degree, he said he worked in environmental remediation, often working on oil spill clean-ups. He also served three terms on Gig Harbor City Council. In 2021, this paper endorsed incumbent John McCarthy for another term based on his vast years of experience and clear leadership skills. McCarthy, 75, first sat on the Port Commission starting in the 1980s, before serving as a Pierce County judge for 22 years. He rejoined the port commission in 2018 and is now finishing up his second term in a row. McCarthy currently serves as president of the port commission and co-chairs the Northwest Seaport Alliance, the body that runs the marine terminals at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. He also worked on a deal with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to clear the way for a new terminal that will do business in the break-bulk side of shipping. McCarthy spoke convincingly on the issues during our interview. The board has no doubt he would use the immense knowledge and relationships he's built up over the years to keep the port on a steady course if he's elected. So why are we endorsing Payne? Four years ago, the editorial board said McCarthy shouldn't run again in 2025, in order to keep new ideas flowing into the port commission. We stand by that now. With a candidate like Payne on the ballot, who shows a mastery of the issues and history of leadership, it's a chance to add a strong new voice to the commission. That chance doesn't come every election. The third candidate in this primary race, Randy Wilson, showed a passion for the challenges facing the port and through it the county as a whole. But the knowledge that Wilson, 61, displayed on the issues was not deep enough to merit an endorsement with candidates like Payne and McCarthy on the ballot. Position 4 In the other seat slated for the primary election, Port Commissioner Pos. 4, the board endorses JT Wilcox. Current port commissioner Don Meyer is stepping down at the end of his term, making this an open seat. Wilcox, 62, is one of three contenders, and he pairs a familiarity with the port with his long history of relationship building in the Washington state legislature. As a Republican, Wilcox was the state House Minority Leader for part of his tenure at the statehouse. He retired in January. Wilcox has built his name on bipartisanship. He sees the port as a connection from local farms to the rest of the world, and a source of high-wage jobs for the region. He also stresses his commitment to environmental and conservation causes. He lists endorsements from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Democrat and former governor Christine Gregoire, Republican and former attorney general Rob McKenna, and the Northwest Marine Trade Association. He also touts the endorsement of two unions: locals of the IUPAT and the BAC, which represents builders like masons. Candidate Dan Knox lacks the experience in government that would make him a good fit as commissioner. However, he showed a detailed knowledge of the policy tools available to make needed changes at the port. The board felt that Knox, 30, could be a valuable resource working inside a government agency, whether that's supporting the port commission or elsewhere. The final candidate, Cyrus Donato has an impressive background in the maritime industry. He works as the Puget Sound-based inspector for the International Transport Workers Federation, a union. Donato, 38, has participated in investigations into violations of foreign workers' rights at sea. Given his background, the board was surprised at the lack of a clear vision in many of his answers to our questions. A third port commissioner race is heading directly to the general election this November, because only two candidates are running for the role. That will be Port of Tacoma Commissioner Pos. 2. The News Tribune Editorial Board is: Laura Hautala, opinion editor; Stephanie Pedersen, TNT president and editor; Jim Walton, community representative; Justin Evans, community representative; Bart Hayes, community representative. Hayes recused himself from the endorsement process for Port Commissioner Pos. 1 due to a personal relationship.
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18-07-2025
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Voter guide: What to know about the 2025 WA primary election
The Brief Washington State's primary election will take place on August 5. Voters must be registered to vote eight days prior to election day, or July 28. Citizens can vote by mail by dropping it in an official ballot drop box or by returning it by mail; No stamp necessary. The 2025 Washington State primary election takes place on Tuesday, August 5, with the voting period beginning tomorrow, July 18. Keep reading to find important information on voting in Washington state, including how to register to vote, the vote by mail process and key dates you need to know. How do I register to vote? In order to vote in this primary election, you must be registered to vote eight days prior to election day, or July 28. Washington provides same-day registration until the eight-day deadline, but Washington citizens who still need to register after the deadline can complete the process in person at a voting center on Election Day. Washington citizens have three ways to register: Register online Register by mail with a paper form Register at a county elections office How do I vote? Ballots will be mailed to registered voters starting July 18. Overseas and eligible military voters have already been mailed out. Citizens can vote by mail, by dropping their signed ballot – also known as absentee ballots – at an official drop box or returning it by mail. No stamp is needed. Be sure to sign your ballot in order for it to be validated. When voting by mail, your ballot must be deposited in a drop box or postmarked by Election Day. The United States Postal Service recommends citizens to mail ballots at least a week before Election Day. U.S. citizens or military personnel overseas may use a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot to vote in the upcoming election. These ballots are available through Voting Assistant Officers at military installations or at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Accessible voting devices and in-person services are available at local election offices or voting centers up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. A voters' pamphlet will be mailed to the address voters used to register. Read more about how your ballot travels through Washington State here. Key dates to know Primary Election July 18: Start of 18-day voting period. Ballots are mailed out. Accessible Voting Units are available at voting centers. July 22: Ballot Status Reports begin. Ballot status reports are posted after 5 p.m. each business day, beginning two weeks prior to Election Day and continuing until the election is certified. July 28: Last day to register online and by mail before Election Day. July 29: USPS recommends voters to mail in their ballots a week before Election Day. Aug. 5: Deadline for in-person Washington State voter registration or updates. Aug. 5: Primary Election Day Register or update in-person by 8 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 5. Official drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. General Election Oct. 17: Start of 18-day voting period. Ballots are mailed out. Accessible Voting Units are available at voting centers. Oct. 27: Last day to register online and by mail before Election Day. Oct. 28: USPS recommends voters to mail in their ballots a week before Election Day. Nov. 4: Deadline for in-person Washington State voter registration or updates. Nov. 4: General Election Day Register or update in-person by 8 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 4. Official drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. What is on the ballot? By the numbers The 2025 primary election will have 239 total races, including nine legislative positions, 34 county positions, 128 city positions, 47 school district positions, 18 fire and hospital district positions and three other local positions. The primary ballot will also have 59 local measures, including King County Proposition 1. King County proposition 1 is a Parks and Recreation levy that, if approved, would support parks, open spaces and educational venues across the county and would authorize a six-year property tax beginning in 2026 at $0.2329 per $1000 in assessed valuation. You can check what is specifically on your ballot by checking the voter guide for your county. Voter Guide by County Clallam County Clark County Grays Harbor County Jefferson County King County Kitsap County Mason County Pierce County Skagit County Snohomish County Thurston County Whatcom County Additional Resources Forms for Voters: Voter registration, automatic voter registration opt-out form, voter registration cancellation form and more. FAQs about elections in Washington State: election security, replacement ballots and more. FAQs on voting by mail: security envelope sealing, path of your mailed ballot and more. Current elected officials: list of current federal and state officials. Wildfires: Information for voters displaced by wildfires. What is a Top 2 Primary?: FAQs. The Source Information in this article is from the Washington State Secretary of State and the King County website. MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE Idaho hiker mistaken for Travis Decker tells all Pierce County Sheriff's Office major arrested after serious Graham crash Grandmother shot near Pioneer Square 'thought it was a rock' that hit her Buyer secures iconic Seattle 'Spite House' under listing price Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby Trash piles up in Renton amid nationwide Republic Services strike To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news. Solve the daily Crossword
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17-07-2025
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Lewis County mails 20,090 ballots for Aug. 5 primary election
Jul. 16—The Lewis County Auditor's Office mailed out 20,090 ballots on Wednesday after already mailing out 206 military and overseas ballots in mid-June. Ballots will go to residents across Lewis County ahead of the Aug. 5 primary election, which includes four local office elections and three ballot proposals. According to a news release announcing the release of the ballots, voters should expect their ballots to arrive the week of July 21. Voters should request a replacement ballot if theirs doesn't arrive by Friday, July 25. Voters can request a replacement ballot online by going to the "your ballot and voting materials" page at over the phone by calling 360-740-1278, or toll free in Lewis County at 1-800-562-6130, or by going in person to the auditor's office in the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. If your address has changed, you can contact the auditor's office over the phone, in person or go online to to update voter registration information. Ballots are being delivered only to residents in areas affected by one of the seven items being voted on during the Aug. 5 election. The items being voted on include the primary elections for the City of Centralia District 2 City Council seat, City of Winlock Mayor, Winlock School District Director District 2 seat and the Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 5 Board of Commissioners Position 2 seat. Ballot measures include a Mossyrock School District Educational Programming and Operations Levy, a White Pass School District Educational Programming and Operations Levy and a Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 4 bond measure. Primary election For the 2025 election cycle, there will be more than 102 races for local offices throughout Lewis County, but of all those, only four races have more than two candidates and require a primary election for the Aug. 5 election day. The top-two vote getters from each primary race will advance to the general election to be held Nov. 4. In Centralia, three candidates are running for the District 2 city council seat. They are Ray Chapman-Wilson, Leah Sisemore and Chuck Kifer. In Napavine and the surrounding area, Lewis County Fire Protection District 5 has three people running for Position 2 on the district's board of commissioners. Those are Sam Patrick, Tom Crowson and Rick LeBoeuf. In Winlock, four people are running to be mayor, including current Mayor Brandon Svenson along with Jodie Curtis, Victoria Marincin and America Lunsford. Three people, Taylor Myers, Stevie Bennett and Jarryd Forler, are running for the District 2 seat on the Winlock School District Board of Directors. Ballot measures There are three ballot proposals being voted on in the county. Two are educational programming and operations levies for the White Pass and Mossyrock school districts as well as a bond measure for Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 4 in Morton to build a new fire station. The Mossyrock School District is taking another run at passing an operations levy after a two-year levy proposal failed by just three votes in the spring special election. The new proposal is for a three-year levy that would replace the district's previous three-year levy just as it expires. The new levy would collect $1,475,686.00 in 2026, $1,647,682.00 in 2027 and $1,741,495 in 2028. The district estimates the average levy rate at $1.27 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The White Pass School District is looking to pass a four-year educational program and operations levy with a uniform collection of $1,197,644 each year from 2026 through 2029. The estimated levy rate is $0.79 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Finally the Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 4 in Morton is proposing issuing $3,000,000 in 15-year bonds to fund the construction of a new fire station to replace the district's current building. The resolution initiating the ballot proposal says a new building will "meet the community's current and future firefighting needs." The Morton-based fire district, like the Mossyrock School District, is taking a second run at a proposal that failed in the spring by a slim margin. The proposal on the spring special election ballot proposed issuing $3,000,000 in 20-year bonds and received 57.36% of the vote in support, but failed to reach the 60% approval threshold necessary to pass a bond. Solve the daily Crossword
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14-07-2025
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Rand Paul says he'll endorse Thomas Massie in 2026 despite feud with Donald Trump
Kentucky's 2026 primary election won't happen for almost a year, but Sen. Rand Paul already knows he's going to support Rep. Thomas Massie. "I'm a big supporter of Thomas Massie," Paul told reporters while speaking in Shepherdsville on July 14. "I've endorsed him. We'll endorse him again." Massie has been in the national spotlight in recent weeks for his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump, who's identified the Northern Kentucky congressman as a target in 2026. Trump has pledged to recruit "a wonderful American Patriot" to run against Massie in the primary, writing on his Truth Social account that he plans to "be out in Kentucky campaigning really hard." So far, those haven't been empty promises. Trump advisors Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita recently launched a "Kentucky MAGA" PAC, Axios reported in June, which has already released a TV ad arguing Massie has voted against banning gender-affirming operations for minors, along with tax breaks and securing the southern border. The "wonderful American Patriot" who could run against Massie is still unknown, but Republican state Sen. Aaron Reed's name has been speculated as someone the administration is trying to recruit. The source of conflict between Trump and Massie stems from the congressman's opposition to Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which Massie broke party lines to vote against — twice. The bill passed without Massie's support and was signed into law by Trump on July 4. Paul said he's confident Massie "is going to do very well" in the 2026 election, and he plans to participate in a 10-city tour with Massie in his district in September. "He's a man of principle who votes against the deficit like I do, whether it's Republicans proposing spending or Democrats," Paul said. "We think that we should only spend what comes in." Paul was also a "no" vote on the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and caught Trump's attention, with the president accusing him of "voting no on everything" in a social media post. Paul has also been critical of Trump's tariffs and military parade, though he's supported some of Trump's policies, including lowering spending on Medicaid and other programs. Reach reporter Hannah Pinski at hpinski@ or follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @hannahpinski. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Trump feud won't stop Rand Paul from endorsing Thomas Massie
