Tuesday is Election Day.
In Clark County, ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Tuesday in order to be counted. Ballots also may be placed in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day, or dropped off in person at the Clark County Elections Office by the deadline of 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Throughout election season, The Columbian’s Editorial Board has provided recommendations for local and statewide races and issues. Here is a recap:
- U.S. senator: Maria Cantwell.
- 3rd Congressional District representative: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a clear choice.
- Governor: Bob Ferguson is a clear choice.
- Lieutenant governor: Denny Heck.
- Secretary of state: Steve Hobbs.
- State treasurer: Mike Pellicciotti is a clear choice.
- State auditor: Pat (Patrice) McCarthy is a clear choice.
- Attorney general: Nick Brown.
- Commissioner of public lands: Jaime Herrera Beutler.
- Superintendent of public instruction: Chris Reykdal.
- Insurance commissioner: Patty Kuderer.
- 17th Legislative District senator: Paul Harris. Marla Keethler also is an outstanding candidate.
- 17th Legislative District representative, Pos. 1: Kevin Waters is running unopposed.
- 17th Legislative District representative, Pos. 2: Terri Niles.
- 18th Legislative District senator: Adrian Cortes is a clear choice.
- 18th Legislative District representative, Pos. 1: Stephanie McClintock. Deken Letinich also is a strong candidate.
- 18th Legislative District representative, Pos. 2: John Zingale is a clear choice.
- 20th Legislative District senator: John Braun is running unopposed.
- 20th Legislative District representative, Pos. 1: Peter Abbarno is a clear choice.
- 20th Legislative District representative, Pos. 2: Ed Orcutt is running unopposed.
- 49th Legislative District senator: Annette Cleveland is a clear choice.
- 49th Legislative District representative, Pos. 1: Sharon Wylie is a clear choice.
- 49th Legislative District representative, Pos. 2: Monica Stonier is a clear choice.
- State Supreme Court, Pos. 2: Dave Larson. Sal Mungia also is a strong candidate.
- Clark County councilor, Pos. 3: Wil Fuentes.
- Clark County councilor, Pos. 4: Matt Little.
- Public utility commissioner, District 1: Sherry Erickson. James Oneil also is a strong candidate.
- Initiative Measure No. 2066: No, the measure should not be enacted into law.
- Initiative Measure No. 2109: No, the measure should not be enacted into law.
- Initiative Measure No. 2117: No, the measure should not be enacted into law.
- Initiative Measure No. 2124: Yes, the measure should be enacted into law.
- Clark County Charter Amendment Nos. 16-18: Each of these amendments should be approved.
- City of Vancouver Charter Amendment Nos. 8-12: Each of these amendments should be approved.
- City of Vancouver Proposition 4: Yes, the proposition should be approved.
