Coroner Thompson Resigns, Vacancy to Be Filled

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  Skagit County Coroner Hayley Thompson announced her resignation effective September 18, 2026“Coroner Thompson’s current term as Coroner ends on December 31, 2026. With the decision to resign before the end of her elected term, a nomination process will be conducted by the Skagit County Democrats to replace Coroner Thompson.”
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  Skagit County Coroner Hayley Thompson's elected term concludes December 31, 2026“Coroner Thompson’s current term as Coroner ends on December 31, 2026.”
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  The Skagit County Democratic Party will nominate three candidates for the vacancy“Since Coroner Thompson was elected as a Democrat, the Skagit County Democratic party must provide three names for the County Commissioners to consider for the vacancy.”
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  The County Commissioners are scheduled to interview the nominees on September 11“The County Commissioners are scheduled to interview all candidates for the vacant Coroner position on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon.”
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  The appointed interim Coroner will serve until the November 2026 general election results are certified“The candidate ultimately appointed to the vacant seat will serve until the November general election results are certified.”
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  The process follows Washington state law and the state constitution“The process to nominate a candidate for a vacant elected position is outlined in RCW 36.16.110, and Washington Constitution Article II, Section 15.”
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  The state constitution requires the political party of the outgoing official to provide nomineesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Thompson was elected as a Democrat“Since Coroner Thompson was elected as a Democrat, the Skagit County Democratic party must provide three names for the County Commissioners to consider for the vacancy.”
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  The Skagit County Democratic Party must submit three names for the Commissioners' consideration“Since Coroner Thompson was elected as a Democrat, the Skagit County Democratic party must provide three names for the County Commissioners to consider for the vacancy.”
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  The Skagit County Democratic Party plans to announce its nominees on September 10“The selected candidates are expected to be named by the Democratic Party on Thursday, September 10, 2026.”
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  Public interviews for candidates will be held at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon“The County Commissioners are scheduled to interview all candidates for the vacant Coroner position on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon.”
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  Public interviews for candidates will be held on September 11“The County Commissioners are scheduled to interview all candidates for the vacant Coroner position on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon.”
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  Live broadcast options will be available for the public interviews“The interviews will also be broadcast on TV21 and available to watch via Zoom at the link on the Commissioners’ website.”
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  The interim appointment will last until the November election“The candidate ultimately appointed to the vacant seat will serve until the November general election results are certified.”
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  Voters will choose a new Coroner in the November 2026 general election“The coroner position will be on the ballot November 2026 and the newly elected Coroner will take office as soon as the election results are certified.”
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  The new Coroner will serve through December 31, 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The new Coroner will take office once election results are certified“The newly elected Coroner will take office as soon as the election results are certified.”