Election races and levy initiatives to watch for across the region
In Richland, a local measure could significantly change the city council elections. The proposal would create seven districts within the city. City Council seats one through five would be elected by district, while seats six and seven would be elected at large.
In West Richland, the mayoral race features incumbent Mayor May Hays facing off against Fred Brink.
Another mayoral race is unfolding in Mabton, where Martha Gonzalez is challenging incumbent Mayor Rachel Ruelas.
Yakima is seeing competition for the coroner seat, with current Chief Deputy Coroner Marshall Slight running against funeral home general manager Dan Williams.
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