EVERETT — Snohomish County’s “Elections Explained” initiative was recognized in August by the National Association of Election Officials at the 40th Annual National Conference in Salt Lake City with the 2025 Professional Practices Independence Award.

The award highlights Snohomish County Elections ’ “outstanding service and commitment to accessibility” through the initiative’s voter education effort ahead of the November 2024 general election, a press release said. The “Elections Explained” initiative combined community partnerships, marketing and public engagement to ease voter access to election information.

“Our goal was to meet voters where they were, offering opportunities for open dialogue and direct engagement,” Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell said in the release. “Being

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