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Results from Whatcom County’s primary election certified by auditor

Results from Whatcom County’s primary election certified by auditor

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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Results from this month’s primary election in Whatcom County have been certified.

According to the county auditor, just over 31% of registered voters turned out for the August primary.

Elizabeth Boyle and Maya Morales will vie for the county council’s District 2 seat in the general election on Nov. 4.

Kyle Christensen, the former mayor of Sumas, will face off against Jessica Rienstra for the council’s District 3 seat after incumbent Tyler Byrd was ousted in the voting.

Meanwhile, incumbent Ken Bell is going up against Carly James for the Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 2 position.

Both levies for the rural library district and South Whatcom Fire Authority passed convincingly.

Ballots for the November general election will be mailed out on Oct. 15.

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