Preliminary results are in for August 3 primary election

An estimated 23.8 percent of eligible Whatcom County voters submitted ballots in the August 3 primary election, 12 percent less than last August’s primary. A total of 37,943 votes were counted by election eve with approximately 2,000 left to count.

The results are up-to-date as of the morning of August 4. Results can change until they are certified on August 17.

For the Blaine City Council Ward 2 Position 4 seat, Rhyan Lopez was ahead of Colin Hawkins 55.6 percent (184 votes) to 35.05 percent (116 votes). Steven Tojek, who had 9 percent of the votes, will not advance to the general election in November.

The Blaine City Council Ward 3 Position 6 seat was a squeaker, with Barbara Sturdivant ahead 35.75 percent (212 votes) and Eric Davidson receiving 33.4 percent (198 votes). Jennifer Plombon, who had 30.5 percent of the votes, is not expected to advance.

The proposed levy for fire protection district 21, also known as North Whatcom Fire and Rescue, received a majority of votes against at 52.5 percent (3,129), opposed to the 47.5 percent (2,825) of people who voted in favor.

For more election results, visit bit.ly/3ftFg10. The next vote count will be announced 5 p.m. August 4.