Spokane County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
44 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 29 Spokane County races, led by the Spokane County Auditor contest.
County offices
AuditorCallie Gee (D) · Michael Cathcart (R)
Callie Gee (Democratic) and Michael Cathcart (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Auditor.
Callie Gee Democratic
- Protecting vote by mail and providing independent oversight of elections
- Keeping public records accurate and accessible while protecting sensitive resident data
- Financial reporting residents can actually read
Per her state voters' guide statement.
About Callie Gee
A public accountant at a CPA firm who started the private label branch of her family's business in 2016 and ran its operations, client service and financial management, per her state voters' guide statement. She holds a business administration degree from Washington State University with majors in accounting and finance and has served as an elected precinct committee officer and co-chair of the Spokane County Young Democrats, per the same statement.
Michael Cathcart Republican
- Secure, accurate election administration with expanded post-election audits
- Acting as an independent watchdog on county finances and fraud prevention
- Accurate, on-time paychecks for county employees after recent payroll system problems
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Cathcart
A sitting Spokane City Council member first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 who chairs the Spokane Regional Health District board, per his state voters' guide statement. He previously served as executive director of Better Spokane, director of government affairs for the Spokane Home Builders Association and a Washington State Senate legislative staffer, per the same statement, where he also reports the endorsement of retiring Auditor Vicky Dalton.
August 4 top-two primary: Callie Gee 46.2 percent, Michael Cathcart 27.8 percent; also ran: Dale Whitaker (26.0 percent), per the county's official results. Open seat and the only Spokane County office with more than two filers: sitting Auditor Vicky Dalton is not on the certified filing list, per the county staff directory. Washington's August 4, 2026 top-two primary sent the two leading candidates to the November 3 ballot regardless of party; the field shown is the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election list.
Full race pageCommissioner, District No. 2Amber Waldref (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amber Waldref Democratic Incumbent
- Addressing the opioid crisis and expanding substance use and mental health treatment
- Increasing housing supply and affordability through smart growth
- Reducing household costs and investing in workers and small businesses
Per her state voters' guide statement.
About Amber Waldref
The sitting District 2 county commissioner, in the seat since 2023 after seven years on the Spokane City Council, per her state voters' guide statement and the county's official commissioner roster. Her earlier career was in nonprofit and community work, including director of The Zone Project at the Northeast Community Center and development director for The Lands Council, per the same statement, and she has chaired both the Spokane Regional Health District board and the Spokane Transit Authority board.
August 4 top-two primary: Amber Waldref 100.0 percent, per the county's official results. Only one candidate filed, so this office prints on the November 3 ballot and is effectively decided. This race appears only on the ballots of voters who live in the district.
Full race pageCommissioner, District No. 4Suzanne Schmidt (R) · Rachelle Miller (Independent)
Suzanne Schmidt Republican
- Cutting regulatory red tape and supporting small businesses
- Supporting public safety and keeping communities affordable
- Growing a skilled workforce and delivering transparent government
Per her state voters' guide statement.
About Suzanne Schmidt
The sitting state representative for the 4th Legislative District, elected in 2022, and ranking member on the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee, per her state voters' guide statement and her official House member page. She is a former president and chief executive of Associate Builders and Contractors who previously managed a workers' compensation program and administered the Corps of Engineers at Libby Dam, per the same statement, and holds associate degrees from Flathead Valley and Spokane community colleges.
Rachelle Miller Independent
- Protecting local water supplies from large data center developments
- Preventing costs from large developments from shifting onto local taxpayers
- Increasing government accountability and transparency in county contracts
Per the campaign site.
About Rachelle Miller
Miller is a licensed independent clinical social worker with more than two decades of experience in mental health, education and human services, per the campaign site. She drafted state legislation on special education notification requirements and is a Spokane native, per the campaign site.
August 4 top-two primary: Suzanne Schmidt 100.0 percent, per the county's official results. Open seat: sitting District 4 commissioner Mary Brooks is not on the certified filing list, per the county's official commissioner roster. Only one candidate filed, so this office prints on the November 3 ballot and is effectively decided. This race appears only on the ballots of voters who live in the district.
Full race pageAssessorTom Konis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tom Konis (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Assessor.
Tom Konis Republican Incumbent
- Continuing technology upgrades that make the office more efficient
- Property tax relief that helps seniors, disabled residents and disabled veterans stay in their homes
Per his state voters' guide statement.
About Tom Konis
The sitting Spokane County Assessor, listed in that role in the county's official staff directory, who joined the office as an appraiser in 1993, per his state voters' guide statement. He says technology upgrades during his eight years leading the office have made it more efficient, and he serves as legislative co-chair of the Washington Association of County Assessors, per the same statement, which credits him with helping pass a property tax measure aimed at seniors, disabled residents and disabled veterans.
Only one candidate filed, so this office prints on the November 3 ballot and is effectively decided.
Full race pageClerkElliot Robison (D) · Dave Lucas (R)
Elliot Robison (Democratic) and Dave Lucas (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Clerk.
Elliot Robison Democratic
- Expanding court guides, notifications and translated forms so filings are easier to navigate
- Applying capacity analysis and workflow optimization to office operations
- Public operational reporting on how the office performs
Per his state voters' guide statement.
About Elliot Robison
A business intelligence analyst at CHAS Health who does capacity analytics, workflow optimization and database reporting, per his state voters' guide statement. He holds a mathematics degree from the University of British Columbia and has prior software engineering experience, per the same statement, and chairs the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society while volunteering as an audio engineer for Spokane Public Radio.
Dave Lucas Republican
- Clear, respectful communication with people who use the courts
- Improving the speed and accuracy of court record handling
- Continuing modernization while protecting sensitive information
Per his state voters' guide statement.
About Dave Lucas
The Cheney Municipal Court administrator and a retired US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, per his state voters' guide statement. He is a graduate of the Washington State Court Administrators Academy and holds an economics degree from UC Davis and a master's in military studies from Marine Corps University, per the same statement, and chairs both the Spokane Veterans Stand Down and the Veterans First board.
August 4 top-two primary: Dave Lucas 51.9 percent, Elliot Robison 48.1 percent, per the county's official results. Open seat: sitting Clerk of the Superior Court Timothy W. Fitzgerald is not on the certified filing list, per the county staff directory. Washington's August 4, 2026 top-two primary sent the two leading candidates to the November 3 ballot regardless of party; the field shown is the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election list.
Full race pageProsecuting AttorneyPreston McCollam (R) · Danny Tarkenton (States No Party Preference)
Preston McCollam (Republican) and Danny Tarkenton (States No Party Preference) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney.
Preston McCollam Republican Incumbent
- Prioritizing violent crime, drug trafficking and crimes against children
- Centering crime victims in prosecutorial decisions
- Close working relationships with law enforcement agencies
Per the campaign site.
About Preston McCollam
The sitting prosecuting attorney, sworn in as interim on a unanimous 5 to 0 commission vote in 2025, per the county's own announcement. He had been with the office for a decade and was named head of its criminal division in 2023, and he previously served as a Benton County deputy prosecutor, per that announcement and his state voters' guide statement. He taught trial advocacy as an adjunct at Gonzaga's law school from 2015 to 2022, per the same statement.
Danny Tarkenton States No Party Preference
- Using a forensic psychology background to reduce repeat offending
- Running the office independent of political parties
- Confronting the county jail's cost and record overdose deaths
Per her state voters' guide statement.
About Danny Tarkenton
A Spokane County deputy prosecutor handling criminal and involuntary treatment proceedings on a docket of more than 500 cases, per her state voters' guide statement. She served six years in the Army National Guard, four of them activated, including a deployment to Iraq as a sergeant and training noncommissioned officer, per the same statement, and holds a law degree from Gonzaga while completing a master's in forensic psychology at Arizona State University.
August 4 top-two primary: Preston McCollam 50.9 percent, Danny Tarkenton 49.1 percent, per the county's official results. Both a short unexpired term and a full four-year term are on this ballot because Larry Haskell resigned in July 2025, per the county's own announcement. Washington's August 4, 2026 top-two primary sent the two leading candidates to the November 3 ballot regardless of party; the field shown is the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election list.
Full race pageSheriffJohn F. Nowels (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John F. Nowels (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Sheriff.
John F. Nowels Republican Incumbent
- Sustaining recruitment after closing a vacancy gap of more than 40 positions
- Operating the Real Time Crime Center
- Community oriented policing that reduces crime and addresses homelessness
Per the campaign site.
About John F. Nowels
The sitting Spokane County Sheriff, listed in that role on the sheriff's office command staff directory, with more than 28 years in the agency as patrol deputy, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, regional drug task force commander and undersheriff, per his state voters' guide statement. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a master's in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma, and served as president of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for the 2025 to 2026 term, per the same statement.
Only one candidate filed, so this office prints on the November 3 ballot and is effectively decided.
Full race pageTreasurerMike Volz (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Volz (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County Treasurer.
Mike Volz Republican Incumbent
- Protecting taxpayer dollars with transparent, accountable financial management
- Keeping county government living within its means
Per his state voters' guide statement.
About Mike Volz
Mike Volz is the Chief Deputy Treasurer for Spokane County and a candidate for Spokane County Treasurer, per his campaign site. He is a licensed CPA with an MBA from Gonzaga University and a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University, and he is a U.S. Army veteran, per his campaign site. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Whitworth University's business school, per his campaign site.
Only one candidate filed, so this office prints on the November 3 ballot and is effectively decided.
Full race pageJudges
District Court, Judge Position 2Nonpartisan race · Mike (Michael) Valerien · Deanna Kathleen Crull
Mike (Michael) Valerien and Deanna Kathleen Crull are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 2.
Mike (Michael) Valerien Nonpartisan
- Holding offenders accountable using evidence based strategies that reduce repeat offenses
- Choosing case strategies that use public resources cost effectively
- Following due process in every case to protect the rights of the accused
Per the campaign site.
About Mike (Michael) Valerien
A Spokane Municipal Court commissioner since 2016 who previously worked as an assistant city prosecuting attorney and Veterans Court prosecuting attorney, per his state voters' guide statement. He is an Air Force veteran and former emergency communications operator who also ran a small business, per the same statement, and holds a law degree from Gonzaga.
Deanna Kathleen Crull Nonpartisan
- Court accountability paired with a focus on community safety
- Effective therapeutic alternatives for qualified participants to reduce repeat offending
- Professionalism, transparency and equal access to justice
Per her state voters' guide statement.
About Deanna Kathleen Crull
The Airway Heights court commissioner since 2020 and a pro tem judge in Spokane County District Court since 2019 who has owned her own law firm since 2009, per her state voters' guide statement. She previously prosecuted for the City of Spokane, Spokane County and the City of Ritzville and handled indigent defense in Adams County, per the same statement, and serves as president of the Northwest Tribal Court Judges' Association.
Open seat decided November 3: sitting Position 2 judge Jeffrey R. Smith is not on the certified filing list, per the court's official roster, and this nonpartisan seat drew two filers so it does not appear on the August 4 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 4Nonpartisan race · Nicholas Ulrich · Michael R Addams
Nicholas Ulrich and Michael R Addams are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 4.
Nicholas Ulrich Nonpartisan
- Treating every person in the courtroom with respect and dignity
- Following the law without being swayed by personal preferences
- Modernizing the court and finding efficiencies in court practices
Per the campaign site.
About Nicholas Ulrich
Section chief of the torts division at the Washington Attorney General's Office who has served more than five years as a judge pro tem in Airway Heights Municipal Court and in Spokane County District and Superior courts, per his state voters' guide statement. He clerked for the Washington Court of Appeals and spent more than a decade as a litigator, per the same statement, and holds a law degree from the University of Washington plus physics and mathematics degrees from Washington State University.
Michael R Addams Nonpartisan
- Consistent, fair accountability aimed at reducing repeat offenses
- Therapeutic courts that address addiction and mental health while maintaining community safety
- Reducing case processing delays so resolutions are timely
Per the campaign site.
About Michael R Addams
A prosecutor for the City of Cheney who has served as a judge and commissioner pro tempore in Spokane County courts, per his state voters' guide statement. He is a former director at the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys who teaches undergraduate and graduate law courses at Eastern Washington University and served 24 years in the military, per the same statement, and holds a law degree and an MBA from Gonzaga.
Open seat decided November 3: the court's official roster lists Position 4 as vacant, and this nonpartisan seat drew two filers so it does not appear on the August 4 ballot.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 1Nonpartisan race · Patrick T Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick T Johnson Nonpartisan
Patrick T Johnson's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Elected District Court Judge 2018, re-elected 2022, Veterans Court Judge. The statement also lists Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law; Former faculty, Washington State Judicial College; Former US Army Psychological Operations Specialist (Airborne), per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Patrick T Johnson is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 1, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 3Nonpartisan race · Jenny Zappone
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jenny Zappone Nonpartisan
Jenny Zappone's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Elected as Spokane County District Court Judge, Position 3, 2022; Prior Experience, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Spokane County. The statement also lists District Court Judge Representative-Crime Victim Services Work Group, 2024; Remote Proceedings Work Group Civil Court Rules of Limited Jurisdiction, 2023, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jenny Zappone is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 3, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 5Nonpartisan race · Jennifer L. Fassbender
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer L. Fassbender Nonpartisan
Jennifer L. Fassbender's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane County District Court Judge (2018-Present); Airway Heights Municipal Court Judge (2009 - 2018); Cooney Law Offices (Attorney); Previously Pro Tem Judge for Spokane County District Court. The statement also lists DMCJA Secretary/Treasurer; DMCJA Nominating Committee Member; AOC Judicial College Presenter; DMCJA Spring Conference Presenter; AOC Infractions Benchbook Contributor, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jennifer L. Fassbender is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 5, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 6Nonpartisan race · Andrew Biviano
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrew Biviano Nonpartisan
Andrew Biviano's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane County District Judge January 2023 to present. District Court Pro Tem Judge 2022. Attorney in private practice from 2012 to 2023. Assistant United States Attorney 2006-2012. The statement also lists Mental Health Case Manager at Frontier Behavioral Health from 2001 to 2003. Mental Health Case Manager in Seattle from 1997 to 2001, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Andrew Biviano is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 6, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 7Nonpartisan race · Aimee N. Maurer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Aimee N. Maurer Nonpartisan
Aimee N. Maurer's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane County District Court: Judge, Asst. Presiding, Presiding; Washington State Judicial College: Dean Emeritus, Dean, Faculty. The statement also lists Washington State Courts Historical Society: Member and Newletter Co-Editor; Washington State Bar Association: Civil Rules Drafting Task Force, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Aimee N. Maurer is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 7, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistrict Court, Judge Position 8Nonpartisan race · Richard M. Leland
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Richard M. Leland Nonpartisan
Richard M. Leland's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane County District Court Judge (2013-Present), per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Richard M. Leland is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Spokane County District Court, Judge Position 8, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Public Utility District No. 1 (Spokane), Commissioner #2Nonpartisan race · Howie Kubik · Andrea Morgan
Howie Kubik Nonpartisan
Howie Kubik's Washington voters' pamphlet statement states that Kubik has been a PUD Commissioner for the past 17 years and brings practical leadership and a strong commitment to the community as Commissioner for the Public Utility District #1. The statement also notes that Kubik retired after 37 years with Avista, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Andrea Morgan Nonpartisan
Andrea Morgan's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Registered Nurse for nearly 40 years. Career dedicated to holistic nursing, preventative care, and patient advocacy, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Howie Kubik and Andrea Morgan meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Utility District No. 1 (Spokane), Commissioner #2, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Spokane County is split across 12 Washington House Position 1, Legislative, House Position 2, Legislative and Senate, Legislative districts.
Find your districts by addressWashington House Position 1, Legislative: 5 districtsDistricts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 3Natasha Hill (D) · Tony Kiepe (R)
Natasha Hill Democratic Incumbent
Natasha Hill's Washington voters' pamphlet statement states that Hill was elected to the State House in November 2024 and serves as Vice Chair of the Housing Committee and a member of the Early Learning & Human Services and Capital Budget Committees. The statement also lists Civil Litigation Attorney, 19 years; Adjunct Law Professor, Gonzaga Law School, 2019-2023; Spokane Realtor, 2023-2025; Interim Editor, The Black Lens, 2024, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Tony Kiepe Republican
- Affordable housing
- Public safety
- Increasing consumer choice and limiting costly new laws
Per The Spokesman-Review.
About Tony Kiepe
Tony Kiepe is a Spokane health insurance agent and former gas station owner who holds a bachelor's degree in biology and an MBA from the University of Memphis, per the Spokesman-Review. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Natasha Hill (prefers Democratic Party) and Tony Kiepe (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Natasha Hill is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Natasha Hill 64.4 percent, Tony Kiepe 30.2 percent; also ran: John Kness (5.2 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 4Hillary Q. Pham (R) · Trent Maier (R)
Hillary Q. Pham Republican
- Public safety and neighborhood security
- Reducing regulations to support small businesses
- Expanding parental choice in education
Per the campaign site.
About Hillary Q. Pham
Hillary Q. Pham is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served at Fairchild Air Force Base and later worked as a Washington State House legislative assistant and in Spokane County intergovernmental affairs, per her campaign site.
Trent Maier Republican
Trent Maier's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Owner & Co-Founder of several family-owned businesses: Trailbreaker Cider (2011-Present); AM Power Solutions & Services (2017-Present); AM Property Bros (2017-Present), per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Hillary Q. Pham (prefers Republican Party) and Trent Maier (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Hillary Q. Pham 31.5 percent, Trent Maier 29.6 percent; also ran: Debra Long (18.2 percent), George Wagner (16.8 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 6Michaela Kelso (D) · Alan Nolan (R)
Michaela Kelso Democratic
- Healthcare
- Housing affordability
- Education
Per the campaign site.
About Michaela Kelso
Kelso is a disabled, retired U.S. Army veteran who served roughly 23 years, including deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, per the campaign site. She lives in Chattaroy, Washington, per the campaign site.
Alan Nolan Republican
- Fiscal responsibility and accountability for state taxpayer money
- Cutting costs for families and small businesses
Per The Spokesman-Review.
About Alan Nolan
Alan Nolan is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel who serves as vice president of the Mead School Board of Directors, per the Spokesman-Review.
Michaela Kelso (prefers Democratic Party) and Alan Nolan (prefers Republican Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Michaela Kelso 30.5 percent, Alan Nolan 26.0 percent; also ran: Isaiah Paine (19.4 percent), Nicolette Ocheltree (11.9 percent), Jennifer Morton (7.3 percent), Sueann Davis (4.8 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 7Andrew Engell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrew Engell Republican Incumbent
- Protecting the way of life and values of the 7th District
Per the campaign site.
About Andrew Engell
Andrew Engell's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists 7th District State Representative. The statement also lists Deputy District Director for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, served on WA State Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee, was self-employed farmer, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Andrew Engell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Andrew Engell is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Andrew Engell 96.6 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 1, Legislative District 9Mary Dye (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary Dye Republican Incumbent
Mary Dye's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Appointed to the Legislature in 2015, served five and a half terms. The statement also lists Manages a Third Generation Wheat Farm, 1987-present. Peace Corps Volunteer, Ubon, Thailand, 1984-86, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Mary Dye (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mary Dye is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Mary Dye 94.5 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative: 5 districtsDistricts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
Washington House Position 2, Legislative District 3Natalie Poulson (R) · Luc Jasmin III (D)
Natalie Poulson Republican
Natalie Poulson's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists District Leader. PCO. HeadStart advocate working with families and policymakers to strengthen early childhood. The statement also lists Launched private schools' curriculum development and systems coordination. Firsthand understanding of challenges facing families, and educators across Washington, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Luc Jasmin III Democratic
Luc Jasmin III's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Chair, Police Ombudsman Commission; Chair, Chief Garry Park Neighborhood Council; Elected 3rd Vice President, NAACP Spokane Chapter. The statement also lists Eastern Washington Regional Representative for Governors Jay Inslee and Bob Ferguson, serving ten counties, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Natalie Poulson (prefers Republican Party) and Luc Jasmin III (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Natalie Poulson 32.9 percent, Luc Jasmin III 32.4 percent; also ran: Pam Kohlmeier (30.2 percent), Donovan Arnold DeLeon (4.4 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative District 4Rob Chase (R) · Rob Tupper (D)
Rob Chase Republican Incumbent
Rob Chase's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane County Treasurer 2011 - 2018, State Representative 2021 - 2022, 2025 -2026, Precinct Committee Officer 2008 - 2026. The statement also lists Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM, American Inventory and Control Society APICA, Published Author, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Rob Tupper Democratic
- Community-oriented policing coordinated with social services
- Good jobs, education, and healthcare for Eastern Washington
- Responsible spending balanced against revenue
Per the campaign site.
About Rob Tupper
Tupper has worked as a commercial fisherman, an oil-industry technician in Alaska, a college instructor, a STEM teacher and a robotics engineer over more than 40 years, per the campaign site. He and his wife settled in Spokane Valley in 1996, per the campaign site.
Rob Chase (prefers Republican Party) and Rob Tupper (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rob Chase is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Rob Chase 42.9 percent, Rob Tupper 40.5 percent; also ran: Bob Curtis (16.3 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative District 6Jonathan Bingle (R) · Julia Payne (D)
Jonathan Bingle Republican
Jonathan Bingle's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Spokane City Councilmember (2022-2025). The statement also lists Small business owner for the last 15 years including Bent Trivia, Bent Events, Bingle Enterprises Inc., Preferred Home Painting & Improvement. Local Pastor for 19 years, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Julia Payne Democratic
Julia Payne is a first-time candidate running for the 6th Legislative District, Position 2 seat, per the Spokesman-Review.
Jonathan Bingle (prefers Republican Party) and Julia Payne (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot. August 4 top-two primary: Jonathan Bingle 50.6 percent, Julia Payne 25.0 percent; also ran: Aaron M. Croft (24.3 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative District 7Hunter Abell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Hunter Abell Republican Incumbent
Hunter Abell's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Washington State House of Representatives, Member, 2025-Present. The statement also lists Attorney, Rancher, U.S. Navy (Rank: Commander; Enlisted/Officer; Active/Reserve; 20+ years), Ferry County District Court Judge (Appointed), Washington State Bar Association (2023-2024 President), per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Hunter Abell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Hunter Abell is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Hunter Abell 96.7 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington House Position 2, Legislative District 9Joe Schmick (R) · Karina Wallace (D)
Joe Schmick Republican Incumbent
- Supports agriculture and water resource protection
- Supports local control in education and parental involvement
- Supports law enforcement funding
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Schmick
Joe Schmick is the sitting Republican state representative for the 9th Legislative District, Position 2, and serves as Ranking Minority Member on the Health Care & Wellness Committee, per the Legislature's official roster.
Karina Wallace Democratic
- Worker protections and predictable schedules
- Accessibility for people with disabilities and chronic illness
- Lobbyist and special-interest transparency
Per the campaign site.
About Karina Wallace
Karina Wallace is a certified peer support specialist and community advocate who has worked in domestic violence shelters and a DSHS Job Center, per her campaign site. She is a first-generation college graduate from Cheney.
Joe Schmick (prefers Republican Party) and Karina Wallace (prefers Democratic Party) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joe Schmick is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Joe Schmick 62.6 percent, Karina Wallace 37.2 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington Senate, Legislative: 2 districtsDistricts 6, 7
Washington Senate, Legislative District 6Jeff Holy (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff Holy Republican Incumbent
- Making the Inland Northwest more business-friendly and supporting family-wage employment
- Improving public safety as a partner to economic growth
- Requiring state budgets to live within existing resources rather than raising taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Holy
Jeff Holy is a 22-year veteran of the Spokane Police Department and an attorney, per his campaign site. He is the sitting state senator for the 6th Legislative District and the ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee, also serving on the Health and Long-Term Care and Transportation committees, per his campaign site. He has worked on funding for completion of the US 395 North-South Corridor and on West Plains community recovery efforts, per his campaign site.
Jeff Holy (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Holy is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Jeff Holy 91.6 percent, per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageWashington Senate, Legislative District 7Shelly Short (R) · Ronald L McCoy (Independent)
Shelly Short Republican Incumbent
Shelly Short's Washington voters' pamphlet statement lists Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2008. Appointed to the State Senate in 2017, won the 2017 special election. The statement also lists Ran local district offices for two Congressional members, was Legislative Assistant to former Representative Joel Kretz and a paralegal for 10 years, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement.
Ronald L McCoy Independent
- Rural health care access
- Support for small businesses, agriculture and forestry
- Broadband and infrastructure improvements
Per the campaign site.
About Ronald L McCoy
Ronald L McCoy is a Navy veteran and retired Safeway employee who served as Mayor of Chewelah from 1998 to 2002 and on its city council until January 2026, per his campaign site. He is running as an independent.
Shelly Short (prefers Republican Party) and Ronald L McCoy (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot; Shelly Short is the sitting member, per the Legislature's roster. August 4 top-two primary: Shelly Short 58.4 percent, Ronald L McCoy 26.8 percent; also ran: Brandon Ray Medina (8.5 percent), David Swoap (5.7 percent), per the Secretary of State's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are the candidates' stated preferences. The field is the VoteWA GENERAL 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by legislative district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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