2014 Snohomish County Executive special election
November 4, 2014
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The 2014 Snohomish County Executive special election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the county executive of Snohomish County, Washington. Shortly following the 2011 election, County Executive Aaron Reardon faced allegations that he had engaged in an extramarital affair and used county resources for his political campaigns. He ultimately resigned on May 31, 2013.
County Sheriff John Lovick was appointed by the County Council to serve as County Executive until the special election, and he ran to serve out the remainder of Reardon's term. He was challenged by Republican Carolyn Eslick, the Mayor of Sultan, and Democrat James Robert Deal, an attorney and anti-fluoridation activist.
In the primary election, Lovick placed first with 46 percent of the vote and advanced to the general election with Eslick, who received 40 percent. Lovick ultimately defeated Eslick by a wide margin, winning 56 percent of the vote to her 44 percent.