Updated Nov. 6, 2026, with the county’s 4:15 p.m. count. Results are unofficial.
Proposition 3 continued to trail and Proposition 5 continued to lead in Snohomish County’s Friday afternoon update.
The county’s unofficial report lists 325,385 ballots cast and turnout of 59.31%. Counting remains underway.
What the latest count shows
Proposition 3 would make all elected county offices nonpartisan and remove party labels from candidates’ ballot listings. Proposition 5 would require four of the five county councilmembers to approve certain new council-imposed taxes after Jan. 1, 2027.
- Proposition 3: 93,908 yes votes, or 30.32%, and 215,766 no votes, or 69.68%. The “no” side led by 121,858 votes.
- Proposition 5: 165,374 yes votes, or 53.30%, and 144,909 no votes, or 46.70%. The “yes” side led by 20,465 votes.
These are preliminary returns, and neither measure has a certified outcome. For the proposals’ details and arguments on both sides, read our Snohomish County ballot explainer.
When to check again
The county says its next results update is expected Monday, Nov. 9, around 4 p.m. The county canvassing board is scheduled to certify the election on Nov. 24, according to its election-night notice.
Use the county’s current election results page for later counts. For statewide contests and districts spanning more than one county, follow the Secretary of State’s results links; one county’s returns do not show the complete district-wide vote.
