EVERETT, Wash. — With less than two weeks until Election Day, one of the tightest races in western Washington is shaping up to be the contest for mayor of Everett.

Just 65 votes separated the two candidates in the August primary. Cassie Franklin, a two-term mayor and former nonprofit CEO, faces Scott Murphy, a former city council member and businessman, with differing visions for the city's future.

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"We need a mayor who can deliver results," Murphy said.

"I am the right leader to help lead through this challenging time," Franklin countered.

Many of the issues facing voters are familiar. Chief among them is how to solve a structural budget deficit that has plagued the city for more than two decades and could reach $30 million in just

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