Cost of living looms large in 38th District races

EVERETT — A Democratic Socialist and a Republican are facing two Democratic incumbents to represent the 38th Legislative District in Olympia.

Annie Fitzgerald and Marnie Claywell are vying to unseat the incumbents representing the district encompassing Everett and much of Marysville and Tulalip alongside Democrat Sen. June Robinson.

Fitzgerald, of Marysville, is challenging Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, for Position 1. The first-time candidate argues a more leftist stance is needed to “move the needle” in Olympia.

In August’s primary, Cortes garnered 59.8% of votes, while Fitzgerald took 21.3%. The two ousted Bryce Nickel, a Democratic disability advocate who aligned himself with Andrew Yang’s centrist Forward Party.

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