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Who’s funding the Nov. 3 races on Orting ballots
State filings show Rep. Drew Stokesbary has raised more than $387,000 for 2026. In the County Council District 1 race, Jerome O'Leary has about…
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Ballots arrive Oct. 13; Orting drop box is at Fire Station 40
Ballots mail Oct. 13 and the Orting drop box at Central Pierce Fire Station 40 opens that day. Online registration closes Oct. 26. Ballots…
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Seven county charter amendments, including an appointed sheriff
Pierce County voters will decide 7 proposed changes to the county charter, including ending the elected sheriff and creating a sheriff's office watchdog.
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What’s on Orting’s Nov. 3 ballot
Orting voters will pick state legislators, a county council member, a new prosecutor and auditor, and judges, and decide 3 statewide initiatives and 7…
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Primary recap: who advanced to November in Orting-area races
Fortunato, Stokesbary and Penner led their Aug. 4 primaries in the Pierce County part of the 31st District. Jerome O'Leary took 54% in County…