Sedro-Woolley School District Levy Passes After Initial Failure

The four-year replacement levy was initially failing but now has voter approval.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The Sedro-Woolley School District's four-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy, which was initially failing by narrow margins on Tuesday and Wednesday, is now passing by 119 votes after updated results from the Skagit County Elections Department.

Why it matters

School district levies are crucial for funding educational programs and operations, and a failed levy can significantly impact a district's ability to provide quality education to students. The reversal of the initial results in Sedro-Woolley highlights the importance of closely monitoring election outcomes, especially for measures that are decided by narrow margins.

The details

The Sedro-Woolley School District's replacement levy, which would fund educational programs and operations for the next four years, was initially failing by 15 votes on Tuesday and 12 votes on Wednesday. However, after the Skagit County Elections Department updated the results on Thursday, the levy is now passing by 119 votes.

  • The initial election results were reported on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The results were updated on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, showing the levy still failing by a narrow margin.
  • The final results were reported on Thursday, February 13, 2026, with the levy now passing.

The players

Sedro-Woolley School District

The public school district serving the city of Sedro-Woolley, Washington.

Skagit County Elections Department

The local government agency responsible for administering elections in Skagit County, Washington.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of closely monitoring election results, especially for measures that are decided by narrow margins. The reversal of the initial outcome in Sedro-Woolley underscores the need for diligence and transparency in the electoral process to ensure that the will of the voters is accurately reflected.