2003 Snohomish County Executive election

none January 2025 May 2024 2003 Snohomish County Executive election presidential no 1999 Snohomish County Executive election 1999 November 4, 2003 2007 Snohomish County Executive election 2007 150x150px Aaron Reardon Democratic Party (United States) 64,068 51.77% 150x150px Dave Earling Republican Party (United States) 59,433 48.03% County Executive Bob Drewel Democratic Party (United States) Aaron Reardon Democratic Party (United States) The 2003 Snohomish County Executive election took place on November 4, 2003, to elect the county executive of Snohomish County, Washington. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Bob Drewel was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a fourth term. A crowded race developed to succeed him, with six candidates running in total. State Senator Aaron Reardon, former State Senator Kevin Quigley, and prosecutor Millie Judge competed for the nomination, while Edmonds City Council President Dave Earling, businesswoman Betty Neighbors, and entrepreneur Bob McCaughan sought the Republican nomination.Balta Victoria Velush Lukas County exec race draws state's focus The Everett Herald August 2, 2003 A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913881/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 Reardon placed first in the primary, winning 25 percent of the vote. Earling narrowly defeated Neighbors for the Republican nomination, placing second with 22 percent of the vote while Neighbors won 19 percent.Kelly Brian It's Earling vs. Reardon: Voters narrow county executive field to two The Everett Herald September 17, 2003 A1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177914190/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 In the general election, Reardon narrowly defeated Earling, winning 52 percent of the vote to Earling's 48 percent, and became the youngest County Executive in county history.Langston Jennifer Other Counties: Unofficial returns put Reardon in executive seat Seattle Post-Intelligencer November 4, 2003 https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/other-counties-unofficial-returns-put-reardon-in-1128898.php July 31, 2025 Primary election Candidates Aaron Reardon, State Senator (Democratic)Kelly Brian Reardon joins county chief race The Everett Herald June 3, 2003 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913261/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 Dave Earling, Edmonds City Council President (Republican)Langston Jennifer Edmonds City Council president enters race for county executive The Everett Herald June 26, 2002 B8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913317/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 Betty Neighbors, businesswoman (Republican)Kelly Brian Executive's race broadens The Everett Herald January 30, 2003 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913473/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 Kevin Quigley, former State Senator (Democratic)Cornwalll Warren First official candidate files for county executive The Everett Herald March 2, 2002 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177912971/ Newspapers.com July 31, 2025 Millie Judge, deputy county prosecuting attorney (Democratic)Kelly Brian Deputy prosecutor enters race for county executive The Everett Herald January 15, 2003 B1 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913114/ July 31, 2025 Bob McCaughan, entrepreneur (Republican)Election connection: Snohomish County Executive The Everett Herald August 24, 2003 B3 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-herald/177913623/ July 31, 2025 Results Blanket primary resultsFINAL OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS - SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON - PRIMARY ELECTION - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Snohomish County Auditor https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5144/Primary-Election-Results-9-16-2003 July 31, 2025 Aaron Reardon Democratic Party (United States) 24,246 25.32% Dave Earling Republican Party (United States) 21,010 21.94% Betty Neighbors Republican Party (United States) 18,638 19.46% Kevin Quigley Democratic Party (United States) 17,396 18.17% Millie Judge Democratic Party (United States) 9,753 10.19% Bob McCaughan Republican Party (United States) 4,415 4.61% write-ins 300 0.31% 95,758 100.00% General election Results 2003 Snohomish County Executive electionOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS - SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON - GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 4, 2003 Snohomish County Auditor https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4928/Election-Results-11-4-2003 July 31, 2025 Aaron Reardon Democratic Party (United States) 64,068 51.77% Dave Earling Republican Party (United States) 59,433 48.03% write-ins 246 0.20% 123,747 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References Category:2003 United States county executive elections Category:Snohomish County Executive elections Snohomish County Executive