#4ThePeople: 4 News Now voter guide for Nov. 8 general election

The November general election is just weeks away, and voters in both Washington and Idaho will cast their vote in crucial races. 

U.S. Senate and Congressional seats are up for grabs. Spokane County will elect a new sheriff for the first time in more than 15 years. Idaho will vote on who will be governor for the next four. 

4 News Now is dedicated to ensuring you have all the resources to make an informed decision when filling out your ballot this election. 

Here is everything you need to know – from registering to vote to learning more about your candidates. 

REGISTERING TO VOTE:

Registering to vote is easy in Washington and Idaho. You can do it online, by mail or in person, but it is important to know your deadlines. 

Washington

• Deadline to register online or by mail: October 31
• Deadline to register in person: November 8 

Idaho

• Deadline to register online or by mail: October 14
• Deadline to register in person: November 8

We’ve also listed out step-by-step instructions HERE that will walk you through the process of registering with screenshots and all. 

READ: #4ThePeople: How to register to vote in Washington and Idaho

REMEMBER YOUR DEADLINES: 

There are several important deadlines leading up to Election Day. 

• October 14: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Idaho
• October 21: Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day) in Washington. 
• October 28: Absentee ballot application deadline (5 p.m.) in Idaho
• October 31: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Washington
• November 8: Election Day. 8 p.m. deadline to register to vote in person in Washington and Idaho. 

READ: #4ThePeople: Where to return your ballot and how to track it

DO YOUR HOMEWORK: 

This year, voters will decide who represents them on local county commissions, in law enforcement and in the U.S. House and Senate. 

Here’s more on the candidates: 

Editor’s Note: 4 News Now is not including candidates who are running unopposed. 

WASHINGTON

Federal Races: 

U.S. Senator: 

• Patty Murray (Prefers Democratic Party) 
• Tiffany Smiley (Prefers Republican Party) 

READ:#4ThePeople: Breaking down the race for U.S. Senate

READ: Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley to debate at Gonzaga University in October

U.S. Representative – District 4

• Dan Newhouse (Prefers Republican Party) 
• Doug White (Prefers Democratic PArty) 

U.S. Representative – District 5

• Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Prefers Republican Party) 
• Natasha Hill (Prefers Democratic Party) 

Statewide Races: 

Secretary of State: 

• Steve Hobbs (Prefers Democratic Party) 
• Julie Anderson (Prefers Nonpartisan Party) 

READ: #4ThePeople: Washington Secretary of State candidates discuss election security

Spokane County Races: 

Spokane County Commission

The Spokane County Commission is expanding from three commissioners to five this year. The county has been redistricted into five new zones and this year, voters will only vote for who will represent their district. Countywide commissioner elections are no longer in place.

Spokane County Commissioner District 1

• Kim Plese (Prefers Republican Party)
• Chris Jordan (Prefers Democratic Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: New County Commissioner District 1 candidates discuss public safety, homelessness

Spokane County Commissioner District 2

• Michael Cathcart (Prefers Republican Party)
• Amber Waldref (Prefers Democratic Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: How your County Commissioner District 2 candidates want to improve the community

Spokane County Commissioner District 3

• Wild Bill Schreiner (States No Party Preference)
• Josh Kerns (Prefers Republican Party)

Spokane County Commissioner District 4

• Paul Brian Noble (Prefers Republican Party)
• Mary Kuney (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: County Commissioner District 4 candidates address safety, homelessness

Spokane County Commissioner District 5

• Al French (Prefers Republican Party)
• Maggie Yates (Prefers Democratic Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Spokane County District 3 Commissioner candidates focus on public safety

Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney

• Deb Conklin (Prefers Non-Partisan Party)
• Larry Haskell (Prefers Republican Party)

Spokane County Sheriff

• John Nowels (Prefers Republican Party)
• Wade Nelson (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Spokane County Sheriff candidates face off in first debate

READ: #4ThePeople: Spokane County Sheriff candidates share solutions to crime, Camp Hope, staffing

READ: #4ThePeople: District Court, Position 3 candidates share vision for the position

Spokane County Auditor

• Vicky Dalton (Prefers Democratic Party) 
• Bob McCaslin (Prefers Republican Party) 

Spokane County Measures:

City of Spokane Prop 1: Amendment to the City Charter Regarding the City Attorney

This proposition suggests changes to the Spokane City Charter to amend the requirements and process for the appointment, duties, and powers of the City Attorney and other legal counsel. 

City of Airway Heights Prop 1: Sales and Use Tax Levy for Transportation Improvement Plan

The City of Airway Heights is asking voters to renew its Transporation Benefit District plan to continue funding streets, sidewalks and future traffic projects.

This proposition would increase the sales and use tax to 0.30%, from 0.20% (a one cent increase per $10 sale), to be collected for ten years starting in 2024. 

READ: Airway Heights asks voters to renew its Transportation Benefit District

East Valley School District Prop 1: Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security and Infrastructure Improvements

The East Valley School District is asking voters to approve an $18.5 million renewal levy to be spent on new roofs, heating and cooling systems, and more security cameras.

READ: #4ThePeople: East Valley schools ask voters to renew $18.5 million levy for school infrastructure improvements

Reardan Edwall School District Prop 1: Capital Levy for Health, Safety and Infrastructure Improvements

The Reardan Edwall School District is asking for voters to approve a levy for capital improvements. They are hoping to replace and renovate sports fields, tracks and courts, as well as construct a transportation facility.

Legislative Positions

Legislative District 3, State Representative 1

• Marcus Riccelli (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Scotty Nicol (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Your candidates for the House of Representatives District 3 Position 1 race

Legislative District 3, State Representative 2

• Natalie Poulson (Prefers Republican Party)
• Timm Ormsby (Prefers Democratic Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Your candidates for the House of Representatives District 3 Position 2 race

Legislative District 4, State Representative 1

• Ted Cummings (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Suzanne Schmidt (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Your candidates for the House of Representatives District 4 Position 1 race

Legislative District 4, State Representative 2

• Leonard Christian (Prefers Republican Party)
• Rob Chase (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Your candidates for the House of Representatives District 4 Position 2 race

Legislative District 6, State Representative 2

• Michaela Kelso (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Jenny Graham (Prefers Republican Party)

RELATED: #4ThePeople: Your candidates for the House of Representatives District 6 Position 2 race

Legislative District 7, State Representative 1

• Lonny Ray Williams (Prefers Republican Party)
• Jacquelin Maycumber (Prefers Republican Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: Here are your candidates for WA’s 7th District Position 1 Representative

IDAHO

Federal Races

U.S. Senator: 

• Scott Cleveland (Prefers Independent Conservative Party)
• Mike Crapo (Prefers Republican Party)
• David Roth (Prefers Democratic Party) 
• Idaho Sierra Law (Prefers Libertarian Party)
• Ray Writz (Prefers Constitution Party)

U.S. Representative – District 1

• Russ Fulcher (Prefers Republican Party)
• Kaylee Peterson (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Darian Drake (Prefers Libertarian Party)

U.S. Representative – District 2

• Wendy Norman (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Mike Simpson (Prefers Republican Party)

Statewide Races

Governor

• Ammon Bundy (Prefers Independent Party)
• Chantyrose Davison (Prefers Constitution Pary)
• Stephen Heidt (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Brad Little (Prefers Republican Party)
• Paul Sand (Prefers Libertarian Party)

READ: #4ThePeople: The race for Idaho governor is heating up

Lt Governor  

• Scott Bedke – (Prefers Republican Party)
• Terri Pickens Manweiler – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Pro-Life (A person formerly known as Marvin Richardson) – (Prefers Constitution Party)

Secretary of State 

• Shawn Keenan – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Phil McGrane – (Prefers Republican Party)

Superintendent of Public Instruction 

• Debbie Critchfield – (Prefers Republican Party)
• Terry Gilbert – (Prefers Democratic Party)

Attorney General 

• Tom Arkoosh – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Raul Labrador – (Prefers Republican Party)

Legislative Positions

Legislative District 2, State Representative, Position B (Sandpoint) 

• Dale Hawkins – (Prefers Republican Party)
• Jennifer Ann Luoma – (Prefers Libertarian Party)
• Tom Stroschein – (Prefers Democratic Party)

Legislative District 5, State Representative, Position A (Kootenai Co.) 

• Kristy Reed Johnson – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Ron Mendive – (Prefers Republican Party)

Legislative District 5, State Representative, Position B 

• Teresa Borrenpohl – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Tony Wisniewski – (Prefers Republican Party)

Legislative District 6, State Senator (Moscow) 

• Dan Foreman – (Prefers Republican Party)
• James Hartley – (Prefers Constitution Party)
• David Nelson – (Prefers Democratic Party)

Legislative District 6, State Representative, Position A (Latah Co.) 

• Trish Carter-Goodheart – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Lori McCann – (Prefers Republican Party)

Legislative District 6, State Representative, Position B 

• Tim Gresback – (Prefers Democratic Party)
• Brandon Mitchell – (Prefers Republican Party)

Kootenai County Measures

City of Hayden Law Enforcement Budget Increase

The city of Hayden does not have its own police department and contracts with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office for additional law enforcement coverage. The city currently contracts for four deputies and is looking to fund an additional six deputies to be assigned to Hayden because of a demand for coverage.

Based on current property tax conditions, an approved base budget increase will increase property taxes by $16.22 per $100,000 of taxable value. For a property with a taxable value of $500,000, property taxes would be increased by $81.10 annually or $6.76 per month.

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