Skagit County Appoints Alex Lathum as Coroner

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  Skagit County Commissioners appointed Alex Lathum to fill the vacant county coroner position“On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Skagit County Commissioners approved the appointment of Alex Lathum to the vacant county coroner position.”
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  The appointment was on September 11, 2026“On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Skagit County Commissioners approved the appointment of Alex Lathum to the vacant county coroner position.”
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  Coroner Hayley Thompson resigned early this year“The previous county coroner, Hayley Thompson, announced her resignation early this year.”
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  Hayley Thompson's elected term ended on December 31, 2026“Coroner Thompson’s elected term ends on December 31, 2026.”
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  The Commissioners selected Lathum from three nominees provided by the Skagit County Democrats“Three candidates were nominated by the Skagit County Democrats for consideration by the Board of Skagit County Commissioners. The Commissioners interviewed the three candidates during a televised public meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026, and then voted to appoint Alex Lathum for the position.”
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  The selection followed state law requiring appointment from the political party of the previous officeholder“The replacement of a vacant county elected position is outlined in RCW 36.16.110, and Washington Constitution Article II, Section 15, which states the County Commissioners are required to select a candidate from a list of nominees to fill the vacancy provided by the political party of the person who previously held the office.”
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  Lathum is a former lead microbiologist at the Washington Public Health Laboratory“Alex Lathum has an extensive background in public health and was most recently the lead microbiologist, data consultant, and management analyst for the Washington Public Health Laboratory.”
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  Lathum has been volunteering in the Coroner's Office“Mr. Lathum has been spending time volunteering in the Skagit County Coroner’s Office to better learn the roles and responsibilities of the offic”
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  Lathum will serve until the November general election results are certified“Mr. Lathum will serve until the November general election results are certified.”
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  The newly elected coroner will take office after the November general election results are certified“The county coroner position will be on the ballot this upcoming November and the newly elected coroner will take office after the election results are certified.”