| CALENDAR OF CANDIDATE EVENTS |
| Thursday, March 29 |
| Michael Snyder, candidate for
U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District of Idaho.
Public meeting, will be introducing himself on March 29 at 6:30
p.m. at the Moyie Springs City Hall, 3331 Roosevelt Road, Moyie
Springs. All are welcome to attend and ask him questions. |
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Welcome to the News Bonners Ferry Election
2018 Voter's Guide. It's
still early, but we're working hard to give Boundary County,
Idaho, voters as much quality information as possible so they
can make an informed decision when they go to the polls in the
May 15, 2018, primary election and the November 6, 2018 general
election.
Our goal is not to endorse any candidate, but to provide readers
with information they can use to make an informed decision when
they go to the polls during the 2018 election cycle. Sources in this
Voters Guide are cited. Where no information from the candidate
can be found, we are leaving it blank in hopes of filling it in
later in the candidate's own words.
We invite information from every candidate whose name will
appear on a 2018 Boundary County ballot, to include photos.
These materials can be emailed to
mikeweland@gmail.com
or mailed to
Mike Weland, Editor
P,O, Box 1625
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 |
Voting in Boundary County
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The State Races
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| Currently held by Raul Labrador |
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Russ Fulcher (R), Meridian,
is a fourth-generation Idahoan who believes in the
industriousness and ingenuity of Idahoans. He wants our
state to be a great place for families and businesses.
He is deeply concerned about the direction of our state
and our nation. The overreach of government, both from
Washington, D.C. and from Boise, is threatening our
future. |
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Alex Gallegos
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Nick Henderson
(R), Post Falls, was born into a mining family at
Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. His father's
career in took his family overseas, where Nick spent his
youth growing up in mining towns around the world. This
experience gave him a broad perspective when it comes to
the world, the international community and how nuances
in different cultures can shape global policy. |
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David H. Leroy (R), Boise,
70, has had a career in public service that has included
terms as Ada County Prosecutor, Idaho Attorney General,
Idaho Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor of Idaho for
254 days and United States Nuclear Waste Negotiator.
Raised in Lewiston, educated in Moscow at the University
of Idaho, Dave holds three college degrees, including a
Juris Doctorate and Master of Law. |
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Luke Malek (R),
Coeur d'Alene, currently represents the Coeur d’Alene
area in the Idaho House. His transition from the ranches
of Wyoming to the mountains of North Idaho was a natural
one. He grew up helping with irrigation and fixing fence
and spent summers stacking hay bales and shoeing horses.
He earned a scholarship to the College of Idaho and
became student body president . |
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Cristina McNeil
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Christy Perry
(R), Nampa, represents District 11B in the Idaho House
of Representatives. She was first elected to the chamber
in 2010 and is currently serving her fourth term in the
Idaho State Legislature. She was raised in a military
family and grew up in Middleton, graduating from
Middleton High School. From an early age, her family
instilled in her strong conservative, Christian values
and a tireless work ethic. |
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Michael W. Smith
(D), Post Falls, is a 14 year veteran of both the United
States Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. Supporting his
campaign, he said, will bring the balance of our
government back. "As it stands now," he wrote, "all
aspects of our government are controlled by Republican
interests. This is a dangerous situation that has not
happened since the Great Depression!" |
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W. Scott Howard
(L), grew up in the Spokane /
Coeur d'Alene metro area, has lived in this area all his
life. Past volunteer at the local food bank, served in
his local church, eventually became a leader
in the church AWANA program and as camp counselor.
Currently raising his daughter, a niece and nephew as
a single parent. Lived in Post Falls since 2009.
Has worked in information technology and in customer
service roles through much of his career, current job is
in information security.
https://www.wsh4idaho.org/ |
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Michael Snyder (R), Bonners Ferry, is the author of four
books, he has been a frequent guest on major radio and
television shows all over the nation and his websites
have been viewed more than 100 million times. His father
was in the U.S. Navy, so as a child he moved around
quite frequently. After spending six years in Italy
during his formative years, Snyder’s family settled in
northern Virginia, where he attended high school. |
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James Vandermaas
(D), Eagle, Idaho, was born in Maryland, has two sisters
and was abandoned by his father when he was just a one
year old. His mother did the best she could, but they
were raised in poverty. From about nine years old, James
and his sisters had to work hard and contribute all they
earned to help support the family. |
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Currently held by C.L. "Butch" Otter |
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Tommy Ahlquist
(R) Eagle, knows to accomplish anything worthwhile you
have to be a doer and not a talker. He said he has lived
by this principle in his work as a small businessman,
emergency room doctor, father and leader in the
community. He has spent his entire professional career
in Idaho. Tommy is married to his high school
sweetheart, Shanna. Together, they have four children. |
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A.J. Balukoff
(D), Boise, holds a bachelor of science degree in
accounting from Brigham Young University earned in 1970.
He won the Democratic primary for Idaho governor in
2014, but lost in the general election to incumbent
Republican C.L. "Butch" Otter. Balukoff has served as a
member of the Boise School District Board of Trustees
since 1997. |
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Harley Delano Brown
(R) |
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Dalton Ben Cannady
(R) |
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Peter Dill (D) |
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Paulette Jordan
(D), Plummer, is serving her second
term as an Idaho State Representative serving District
5, House Seat A. She is a graduate of Gonzaga
Preparatory in 1998 with honors, a graduate of
University of Washington in 2003 with degrees in
communications, comparative literature and American
Indian studies, along with a certificate in strategic
negotiations and conflict resolution from the Washington
Center. |
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Raul Labrador
(R) Boise, was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in a
single parent home. Even though they struggled
financially, his mother always taught him the value of a
good education and she worked hard to make sure that he
had opportunities that she didn’t have. Raúl’s mother
moved their small family to the mainland where he
completed high school. |
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Brad Little (R) Boise, knew he
wanted to be part of his family’s southwestern Idaho
ranch even as a boy. Idaho’s 42nd Lieutenant Governor
admits he came to politics accidentally. He grew up in
Emmett working, hunting and playing on the sheep ranch
ran by his father and started by his grandfather. Brad
learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and faith
from his parents and grandparents. |
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Lisa Marie (R) Boise |
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Steve Pankey
(R) Twin Falls, was born in Ventura, California. He
graduated from La Puente Alternative High School, and
later graduated from Aims Community College in Greeley,
Colorado, with a minor in Criminal Justice. He is a
former Property Manager for the Sun Valley Company, and
a former Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
Steve is a Christian conservative and ardent defender of
the Constitution.
www.pankeyforidaho.com |
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| Currently held by Brad Little |
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Kristin Collum
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Jim Fabe (D) |
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Marv Hagedorn
(R) Meridian, said growing up in Northern Idaho and
working in the Potlatch lumber mill instilled strong
Idaho roots and values. Before getting out of
high school, he enlisted in the US
Navy, where he served 20 years on active duty. After
receiving a "field commission" for his leadership, upon returning to Idaho, for the
next 23 years Marv brought those skills he learned and put them to work in the private
sector. |
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Janice McGeachin
(R) Idaho Falls, Janice McGeachin (R) Idaho Falls, is a
former state representative and a successful business
owner from Idaho Falls. She and Jim McGeachin, her
husband of 30 years, own and operate three businesses in
the automotive industry, with stores in Idaho Falls and
Boise. Janice is a proven conservative with an
established track record of working with others to
promote fiscal responsibility. |
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Bob Nonini (R)
Coeur d'Alene,
Bob Nonini (R) Coeur d'Alene, is an Idaho native and
small business owner, proud to have served eight years
in the Idaho House of Representatives and six years in
the Senate. During his 14 years in the legislature, he
was a member of the Education Committee and honored to
serve six years as chairman.
He wants focus
on education, economic development and affordable
quality health care. |
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Kelley Packer (R) McCammon,
Kelley Packer (R) McCammon, is a Republican Idaho State
Representative since 2012 representing District 28 in
the B seat.
"My extensive background in public relations has helped
me understand the importance of listening to people and
working with them to meet their needs," she said. She graduated from Marsh Valley High School and
earned her AA from American
InterContinental University. |
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Stephen Yates
(R) Idaho Falls, has had a 25-year career in public
service, beginning as a China policy expert and
culminating with his election as chairman of the Idaho
Republican Party. As our next Lieutenant Governor, Steve
will continue his lifelong work protecting our shared
conservative values, controlling government spending,
standing up for education, and strengthening our economy
to create good jobs. |
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| Currently held by Lawrence Wasden |
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Bruce S. Bistline
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Lawrence Wasden
(R) Nampa, Lawrence Wasden (R) Nampa, is Idaho's 32nd
Attorney General. He was elected to a third term on
November 2, 2010, and is Idaho's longest-serving
Attorney General. He's a 25-year veteran of the Office
of the Attorney General, previously served as Chief of
Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and as a Deputy Attorney
General representing the Idaho State Tax Commission. |
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| Currently held by Lawrence
E. Denney |
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Joseph J.P. Chastain
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Lawerence E. Denney
(R) Midvale,
Lawerence Denney (R) Midvale, was born in 1948 in Adams County. He was raised in Midvale on the family farm and
attended Midvale schools, graduating in 1966. He went on
to attend the University of Idaho, where he received his
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. He
entered the Army after graduating from college in 1970,
and headed straight to Vietnam. |
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Jill Humble
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| Currently held by Ron Crane |
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Julie A. Ellsworth
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Tom Kealey (R)
Boise,
Tom Kealey (R) Boise, and his family have a long history
of living and working in Idaho. Since he was young, Tom
has worked hard to become an entrepreneur and develop
his financial skills while being fiscally conservative.
As co-owners of Chicago Connection, Tom and his wife Joy
have enjoyed working together and serving the community. |
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Vicky McIntyre (R) Boise,
Vicky McIntyre (R) Boise, born to entrepreneurial
parents, has owned her own business, been a business
consultant, computer analyst, quality manager, executive
director for a not-for-profit and a college professor.
Vicky worked for the Ada County Assessor's office for
two years as a management analyst prior to being elected
over 15 years ago. |
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| Currently held by Brandon D. Woolf |
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Brandon D. Woolf (R) Boise, said that as State Controller
and the chief financial officer for the State of Idaho,
he's committed to being fiscally responsible, making our
government more transparent and ensuring every cent of
your tax dollars is accounted for in accordance with the
law. He said he's seeking another term of office because
it’s critical that Idaho is served by a State Controller
who is tight-fisted with the people’s money. |
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Sherri Ybarra |
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Jeff Dillon (R)
Wilder,
Jeff Dillon (R) Wilder, was raised in Wilder on a small
farm and is superintendent of the Wilder School District
and principal at Wilder Elementary. He attended Holmes
Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade then
transferred to Greenleaf Friends Academy, graduating in
1984. He returned to school and in 2001 and received his
masters in teaching from Heritage University. |
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Allen Humble
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Cindy Wilson
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Sherri Ybarra
(R) Mountain Home,. Sherri Ybarra (R) Mountain Home,
said it has been her honor to serve as Idaho’s
Superintendent of Public Instruction and that she is
thrilled for the opportunity to continue to a second
term to create a bright future for our students and
Idaho.
"I am running for re-election because like you, I know
that Idaho needs strong experienced leadership to make
sure our kids are getting the education they deserve." |
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| Currently held by Shawn Keough |
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Danielle Ahrens
(R) Sandpoint, Danielle Ahrens (R) Sandpoint, is a
58 year old mother and grandmother who believes in the
North Idaho values of God, family and country. She was
raised in a family of six kids, being the middle child.
Her mom was a stay at home mom and her dad was a surgeon
and captain in the US Public Health Service, serving in
the Army for many years.
https://ahrensforidaho.com/ |
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Vera Gadman (D), Hope. |
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Scott Herndon
(R), was born in Virginia and grew up in Sacramento,
California. In 2004, Scott and his wife Arlene moved to
Sandpoint. He has spent the last 11 years in business
locally, employing a crew of three plus several
subcontractors. Scott has been a human rights activist
in the local community and the state since 2013,
advocating for equal protection under the law for all
preborn human beings.
http://herndonforidaho.com/ |
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James W. "Jim" Woodward (R) Sagle, grew up in Bonner
County and Boundary County, and having lived here more
than three decades, he wrote, he's had the opportunity
to learn, work and play here. He graduated from Bonners
Ferry High School and went on to the University of
Idaho, earning a degree in mechanical engineering. His
Idaho education laid the foundation for a career in the
Navy.
http://jimwoodwardforsenate.org/ |
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Michael D. Boeck (R) Sandpoint, is a fourth-generation
Idahoan, born in Sandpoint in 1949. His roots in North
Idaho go back to his great-grandad, who worked as a
millwright for Humbird Lumber Company and built the home
where Mike was raised.
Boeck attended Sandpoint High School and went on to the
University of Idaho, where he graduated with a B.S in
Forestry and a commission as second lieutenant.
http://mikeboeckforidaho.com/ |
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Heather Scott (R) Blanchard, originally from Ohio, and
her husband, Andrew, have been living their American
dream in North Idaho for the past 18 years. Before
politics, she was a small business owner and a
professional aquatic biologist.
Over the last decade, Heather has become acutely aware
of increased governmental intrusions into her rural
lifestyle.
http://voteheatherscott.com/ |
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Bob Vickaryous
(D) has been active in politics since his tour of duty
in the US Army 1966-1972. He served his military duty in
Korea on the DMZ. His occupation is cattle ranching,
which he’s been doing since 1975. He has lived for many
years in Boundary County. |
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Ellen Weissman
(D) Sandpoint
https://www.facebook.com/EllenWeissmanWins/?ref=py_c |
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Sage Dixon (R) Ponderay, and his wife Veronica moved
their family to North Idaho 12 years ago. They came
seeking a more independent, less regulated lifestyle
from where they were living. After sharing a home with
friends, and then living in a mobile home for a space of
time, they were shown a small piece of acreage north of
Sandpoint that is now home.
http://www.sagedixon.com/ |
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Stephen F. Howlett (D) Bonners Ferry, works in the
construction industry and is owner of Stephen Howlett
Remodeling. He’s no politician, he’s a small business
owner who sees the current Legislative District 1
representative as only representing a tiny group that
tears down rural communities with fear and division. He
is deeply concerned about the prosperity of his rural
community.
https://idahodems.org/stephen-howlett-bonners-ferry-dem-house/ |
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The Judicial Races
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To succeed Justice G. Richard
Bevan
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE DAVID W.
GRATTON |
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David W. Gratton |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE JESSICA M.
LORELLO |
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Jessica M. Lorello |
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First District Court Judge
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District court races are decided during
the state's primary election. However, if no candidate in a
judicial race receives over 50 percent of the votes in the
primary, the two candidates who received the greatest number of
votes advance to the general election, which functions as a sort
of judicial runoff election.
If a race advances to the general election, but one of the
candidates leaves the race before that time, the candidate who
received the next highest number of votes in the primary takes
their spot on the general election ballot. In such a situation,
if there is a tie for third place in the primary, the candidate
to advance to the general election is chosen by lot by the
secretary of state. |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE BARBARA
BUCHANAN |
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Barbara Buchanan |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE CYNTHIA K.C.
MEYER |
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Cynthia K.C. Meyer |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE LANSING L.
HAYNES |
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Lansing L. Haynes |
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TO SUCCEED
JUDGE SCOTT WAYMAN |
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Scott Wayman |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE RICH
CHRISTENSEN |
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Rich Christensen |
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TO SUCCEED JUDGE JOHN T.
MITCHELL |
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John T. Mitchell:
From Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Degree from University of
Idaho Bachelors of Science Communications/Journalism.
Graduated 1985 University of Idaho College of Law, Juris
Doctorate. Law clerk in the United States District Court
of Idaho, and for the Federal U.S. District Court. Has
served as Idaho District Court Judge since 2001.
Judge Mitchell has also served as a board member of the
University Of Idaho College Of Law Advisory Council. |
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Douglas A. Pierce |
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The Boundary County Races
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Filing information for county offices |
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February 26: First day for filing declarations of
candidacy for county candidates for the May 15 election. |
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There are three County Commissioner Districts, each with a
commissioner to represent them, but voters county-wide vote for
each county commissioner. To see the Boundary County Commission
District map,
click
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County Commissioner District 3 (Four Year Term)
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Currently
held by Dan R. Dinning |
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County Commissioner District 1 (Two Year Term)
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Currently
held by LeAlan Pinkerton |
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Wally Cossairt
(R) |
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Jeannie Robinson
(D) |
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Terry Spence
(R) |
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Currently held by Glenda Poston |
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Glenda Poston
(R), a native of Bonners Ferry, was appointed
Boundary County Clerk in March,
2004, and won election later that year and in each
election thereafter. In addition to her duties as clerk, Glenda serves
on the Boundary County Fair Board, Bonners Ferry
Planning and Zoning, and she's a member of the Friends
of the Restorium, the Friends of Mirror Lake and the
Bonners Ferry Rotary Club. |
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Beate Clark
(R), Born in Europe, immigrated and became a U.S.
citizen in 1994. She has lived in Boundary County since
2011. She has an accounting background being formerly
employed as a tax accountant earlier in her career. More
recently, she has worked in the Boundary County
Treasurer’s department. She has also worked for the U.S.
Postal Service. |
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County Treasurer
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Currently held by Susan M. Larson |
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Susan M. "Sue" Larson
(R) |
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County Assessor
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Currently held by David A. Ryals |
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County Coroner
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Currently held by Mick M. Mellett |
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Precinct Committees
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There are two parties, Democrat and Republican, and six count
voting precincts, hence six committee people per party. Only the
voters affiliated with the party and residing within that
precinct votes for the party precinct committee person for that
precinct. To see a map of the Boundary County Precincts,
click here. |
Democratic Central Committee
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Bonners Ferry/Kootenai Precinct: Currently held by
Clarice Mary McKenney |
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Copeland Precinct: Currently held by Debbie Flory |
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Moyie Spring Precinct: Currently held by Fay Morris |
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North Bonners Ferry Precinct: Currently vacant |
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Naples Precinct: Currently held by Stephen F. Howlett |
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Valley View Precinct: Currently held by Joel Huff |
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Republican Central Committee
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Bonners Ferry/Kootenai Precinct: Currently held by Larry
DeVore |
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Bill A. Blumenauer |
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Tim Heenan |
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Copeland Precinct: Currently held by
Tim Dillin |
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Moyie Spring Precinct: Currently held by
Caleb Davis |
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North Bonners Ferry Precinct: Currently held by
Wesley Hubbard |
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Wesley Hubbard |
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Patrick Murphy |
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Naples Precinct: Currently held by Ken
Carter |
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Valley View Precinct: Currently held by
Linda Alt |
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9 a.m. February 26
First day for filing
declarations of candidacy with the county clerk's office of
candidates for local races in the May 15 primary election. |
5 p.m. March 9
Last day for filing
declarations of candidacy with the county clerk's office for
candidates for local races in the May 15 primary election with
the county clerk. |
Primary Election
May 15, 2018
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General Election
November 6, 2018
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Election Results will be
posted on NewsBF as returns come in
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| Important Primary Election
Dates |
| March 9 |
| Last day for an elector currently
registered by party to change party affiliation or become
“Unaffiliated” by filing a signed form with the county clerk for
the primary election. |
| Last day for filing declarations of
candidacy for candidates for the May 15 election with the county
clerk for the primary election. |
| March 31 |
| Last day declaration of intent may be
filed by a write-in candidate with the county clerk for the
primary election. |
| April 20 |
| Last day to pre-register to vote with
the county clerk for the primary election. |
| May 11 |
| Last day for in-person absentee voting
for the primary election. |
| May 15 |
| Primary Election: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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