NOTICE OF AUGUST 7, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION
The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 9th.
The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 9th. First time voters can register in person until 5:00 pm Monday, July 30th at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, 1016 N. 4th Ave., Pasco.
Voters requiring assistance: Election ballots, registration forms, voting assistance for elderly and disabled persons, Spanish language and other election and voter registration information are available at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, you may call 509.545.3538, or visit www.co.franklin.wa.us/elections.
The August 7 ballot will include:
Federal
U.S. Senator, Partisan, 6 year term
Michael Baumgartner, (Prefers Republican Party)
Will Baker, (Prefers Reform Party)
Chuck Jackson, (Prefers Republican Party)
Timmy (Doc) Wilson, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Art Coday, (Prefers Republican Party)
Maria Cantwell, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Glen (Stocky) R. Stockwell, (Prefers Republican Party)
Mike the Mover, (Prefers Republican Party)
Congressional District 4, U.S. Representative, Partisan,
2 year term
Mary Baechler, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Doc Hastings, (Prefers Republican Party)
Mohammad H. Said, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Jamie Wheeler, (Prefers Republican Party)
State
Governor, Partisan, 4 year term
Rob Hill, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Rob McKenna, (Prefers Republican Party)
Jay Inslee, (Prefers Democratic Party)
James White, (Prefers Independent Party)
Christian Joubert, (States No Party Preference)
Shahram Hadian, (Prefers Republican Party)
L. Dale Sorgen, (Prefers Independent Party)
Max Sampson, (Prefers Republican Party)
Javier O. Lopez, (Prefers Republican Party)
Lt. Governor, Partisan, 4 year term
Glenn Anderson, (Prefers Indep Republican Party)
Brad Owen, (Prefers Democrat Party)
James Robert Deal, (States No Party Preference)
Bill Finkbeiner, (Prefers Republican Party)
Dave T. Sumner IV, (Prefers Neopopulist Party)
Mark Greene, (Prefers Democracy Indep. Party)
Secretary of State, Partisan, 4 year term
Jim Kastama, (Prefers Democratic Party)
David J. Anderson, (States No Party Preference)
Sam Wright, (Prefers The Human Rights Party)
Karen Murray, (Prefers Constitution Party)
Kathleen Drew, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Kim Wyman, (Prefers Republican Party)
Greg Nickels, (Prefers Democratic Party)
State Treasurer, Partisan, 4 year term
Jim McIntire, (Prefers Democratic Party)
State Auditor, Partisan, 4 year term
Troy Kelly, (Prefers Democratic Party)
James Watkins, (Prefers Republican Party)
Mark Miloscia, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Craig Pridemore, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Attorney General, Partisan, 4 year term
Bob Ferguson, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Reagan Dunn, (Prefers Republican Party)
Stephen Pidgeon, (Prefers Republican Party)
Commissioner of Public Lands, Partisan, 4 year term
Stephen A. Sharon, (States No Party Preference)
Peter J. Goldmark, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Clint Didier, (Prefers Republican Party)
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Non Partisan, 4 year term
James Bauckman
Randy I. Dorn
Don Hansler
John Patterson Blair
Ronald L. (Ron) Higgins
Insurance Commissioner, Partisan, 4 year term
John R. Adams, (Prefers Republican Party)
Mike Kreidler, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Scott Reilly, (Prefers Republican Party)
Brian C. Berend, (Prefers Independent Party)
Legislative District 9
State Senator, Partisan, 4 year term
Mark G. Schoesler, (Prefers G.O.P. Party)
State Representative Pos. 1, Partisan, 2 year term
Susan Fagan, (Prefers Republican Party)
State Representative Pos. 2, Partisan, 2 year term
Joe Schmick, (Prefers Republican Party)
Legislative District 16
State Senator, Partisan, 4 year term
Scott Nettles, (Prefers Democratic Party)
Mike Hewitt, (Prefers Republican Party)
State Representative Pos. 1, Partisan, 2 year term
Maureen Walsh, (Prefers Republican Party)
Mary Ruth Edwards, (Prefers Republican Party)
State Representative Pos. 2, Partisan, 2 year term
Terry R. Nealey, (Prefers Republican Party)
County
Commissioner District 1, Partisan, 4 year term
Mark Faith, (Prefers Republican Party)
Brad Peck, (Prefers Republican Party)
Rosie Rumsey, (Prefers Republican Party)
Commissioner District 2, Partisan, 4 year term
Al Yenney, (Prefers Republican Party)
Bob Koch, (Prefers Republican Party)
Patrick E. Barnett, (Prefers Republican Party)
Lee Barrow, (Prefers Republican Party)
Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 74, Partisan, 2 year term
Blair Eyre, Rep
Colin Hastings, Rep
Judicial, Supreme Court
Justice Position 2, Non Partisan, 6 year term
Douglas W. McQuaid
Susan Owens
Scott Stafne
Justice Position 8, Non Partisan, 6 year short and full term
Bruce O. Danielson
Steve Gonzalez
Justice Position 9, Non Partisan, 6 year term
Bruce Hilyer
Sheryl Gordon McCloud
Richard B. Sanders
John W. Ladenburg
The Franklin County Auditor will conduct a logic and accuracy test from 9:00am - 10:00am on the 3rd day of August, 2012 at the Franklin County Election Center, 116 N 3rd Ave., Pasco, for the purpose of checking ballot tabulating equipment for the Primary Election in Franklin County, State of Washington, to be held August 7, 2012. The logic and accuracy test is open to the political parties, the press, and the public.
The Canvassing Board of Franklin County will meet on Monday, August 20th at 1:30pm to review the Auditor’s abstract of votes for validity and direct preparation of the Certificate of Election. The signing of the official certification will begin on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 at 1:30pm. Both meetings will take place at the Franklin County Election Center, located at 116 N 3rd Ave, Pasco. These meetings are open to the public.
Dated at Pasco, Washington, this 26th day of June, 2012.
MATT BEATON, County Auditor of Franklin County and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections.
(Published Thursday, July 5, 2012, in the Franklin County Graphic.)