Candidates begin filing for election
COLUMBIA BASIN — Candidates have begun filing for the pending fall elections in Grant and Adams counties.
The race for state representative for the Ninth Legislative District, covering Adams County and Othello, has three candidates registered. Pat Hailey, of Mesa, Darin Watkins, of Palouse, and Susan Fagan, of Pullman, are all seeking the office and all three listed the Republican party as their preference.
With three candidates, one will be eliminated during the primary election Aug. 18. The top two candidates receiving the most votes will face off in the Nov. 3 general election.
In Grant County, two people have filed to run for prosecutor, according to the Grant County Auditor’s Office. Robert Schiffner and Albert Lin have both filed. Current prosecutor Angus Lee had not filed as of Tuesday.
Contested races in Grant County include:
- Coulee City mayor — Otto Jensen and Philip Isaak
- Moses Lake councilmember position 2 — Mayor Ron Covey and Karen Liebrecht
- Moses Lake councilmember position 5 — Councilmember James Liebrecht and David Curnel
- Port of Moses Lake commissioner position 2 — Commissioner David Plate and Brian P. McGowan
Many offices have candidates listed unopposed.
Candidates have until Friday to file their candidacy at the respective county auditor office.
Current candidates filed for the coming election:
Adams County
State Representative position 1
- Pat Hailey of Mesa, prefers the Republican Party
- Darin Watkins of Palouse, prefers the Republican Party
- Susan Fagan of Pullman, prefers the Republican Party
Port District
Commissioner District 2
- Gary Weaver of Othello
Commissioner District 3
- Terry Thompson of Othello
Hospital District 3
Commissioner Position 1
- Lynda Bowers of Othello
Othello City Council - Mayor
- Tim Wilson
Othello Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Position 2
- William Bethmann of Othello
Commissioner Position 4
- Alan Hanks of Othello
Grant County
Grant County Prosecutor
- Robert E. Schiffner of Moses Lake
- Albert H. Lin of Ephrata
Coulee City Council
Councilmember position 4
- Scott Roberts
Mayor
- Otto Jensen
- Philip Isaak
Ephrata City Council
Councilmember position 1
- Stephanie Knitter
Councilmember position 3
- Bruce Reim
Councilmember position 7
- Heidi Schultheis
Mayor
- Chris Jacobson
Grand Coulee City Council
Councilmember position 1
- Chris D. Christopherson
Councilmember position 3
- John T. Ball
Councilmember position 4
- Roxanne R. Cox
Moses Lake City Council
Councilmember position 1
- Bill Ecret
Councilmember position 2
- Ron C. Covey
- Karen Liebrecht
Councilmember position 4
- Darrin M. Jackson
Councilmember position 5
- David Curnel
- James H. Liebrecht
Quincy
Mayor
- Jim Hemberry
Royal City
Councilmember position 2
- Brian Evans
Councilmember position 5
- Michael E. Stark
Soap Lake
Councilmember position 3
- Kandis Lair
Councilmember position 4
- Crystal Lindgren
Marlin
Councilmember position 1
- Kyle D. Lesser
Mayor
- Tracy L. Lesser
Wilson Creek
Councilmember position 4
- Scott Mortimer
Councilmember position 5
- Raymond Kelby
Mayor
- Katherine Bohnet
School District 146
School Director position 4
- Olivia E. Vela of Warden
School District 156
School Director position 5
- Maynard Hagen of Soap Lake
School District 161
School Director position 4
- Pete Knittle of Moses Lake
School District 165
School Director position 3
- Robert Herzog of Ephrata
School Director position 5
- Alan J. Key of Ephrata
School District 167
School Director position 3
- Paul Friend of Marlin
School Director position 5
- Ron Lesser of Marlin
School District 301
School Director position 1
- Carla Marconi
Grant County Fire District 12
Commissioner position 1
- Bill James of Wilson Creek
Commissioner position 2
- Mark Kane of Wilson Creek
Grant County Fire District 3
Commissioner position 1
- Court Rylaarsdam of Quincy
Grant County Fire District 5
Commissioner position 3
- Daryl Chesterman of Royal City
Port District 1
Commissioner position 3
- Brian A. Kuest of Quincy
Port District 10
Commissioner position 2
- David Plate of Moses Lake
- Brian P. McGowan of Moses Lake
Commissioner position 3
- Kent Jones of Moses Lake
Port District 4
Commissioner position 1
- H.E. McDonald of Coulee City
Port District 6
Commissioner position 1
- Samuel A. Friel of Wilson Creek
Port District 9
Commissioner position 3
- Karen Moore of Ephrata
Hospital District 1
Commissioner position 1
- Matthew H. Milligan of Moses Lake