Auditor Defends Role in Residency Challenge | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Franklin County’s auditor is defending himself against accusations he helped steer a voter challenge against State Senator Nikki Torres, insisting he only pointed challengers to public tools for verifying residency—not giving legal advice. The controversy erupted after a challenger claimed Torres doesn’t legally reside in her district, sparking an investigation into alleged surveillance of her home that led to an arrest for stalking. Torres’s family says their privacy was invaded, while her opponent’s backers question her residency, calling her a “carpetbagger.” The case has ignited statewide…