Whatcom County Votes Show Shift in Democratic Support

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  Whatcom County primary election results show progressive challengers making gains against establishment Democratic candidates“Establishment-backed candidate Michael Shepard, who made his candidacy known days after Shewmake’s announcement, is neck and neck with progressive challenger Eamonn Collins, according to updated returns posted on Wednesday afternoon. Washington has a top-two primary structure, meaning the top-two vote-getters proceed to the general election. Collins cleaved into Shepard's initial 700-vote lead between Tuesday and Wednesday, with Shepard receiving 26.80% of the vote, while Collins had 26.20%.”
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  Tomas Scheel, a candidate for the Second Congressional District, received 14% of early votes in Whatcom County“Second Congressional District candidate Tomas Scheel received 14% of ballot returns on Tuesday for his run against Rick Larsen, the U.S. House Washington District 2 Representative. Scheel's early returns in Whatcom County were his best in the entire district.”
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  Tomas Scheel's strongest showing in the district is 14% of early votes“Second Congressional District candidate Tomas Scheel received 14% of ballot returns on Tuesday for his run against Rick Larsen, the U.S. House Washington District 2 Representative. Scheel's early returns in Whatcom County were his best in the entire district.”
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  In the 42nd Legislative District Senate race, Michael Shepard, an establishment candidate, leads progressive challenger Eamonn CollinsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Michael Shepard leads Eamonn Collins by a narrow margin of 26.80% to 26.20%“Shepard receiving 26.80% of the vote, while Collins had 26.20%.”
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  The top-two primary system means the top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election“Washington has a top-two primary structure, meaning the top-two vote-getters proceed to the general election.”
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  The results indicate a potential shift in voter preferences toward progressive candidates within the Democratic PartyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The next step is the general election on November 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The general election on November 3, 2026, will have the top two candidates compete for the Senate seat and congressional positionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.