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5th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Democrat

    Joe Pakootas

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  • Joe Pakootas is community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council. He is challenging conservative Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is a top member of the Republican leadership in the House. She played a big part in designing and backing the House Republican’s extremely partisan agenda — including blocking emergency benefits for the unemployed; cutting $40 billion from food stamps, which would have taken basic food supplies away from 4 million people including seniors, veterans and kids; opposing efforts to increase the minimum wage; and blocking laws to end pay discrimination against women. McMorris Rodgers backed this partisan agenda all while protecting tax breaks and loopholes for powerful corporations and the super-wealthy. Pakootas would be a refreshing change of leadership for the 5th Congressional District.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Joe Pakootas

    Joe Pakootas is community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.

    Joe Pakootas is community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council. He is challenging conservative Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is a top member of the Republican leadership in the House. She played a big part in designing and backing the House Republican’s extremely partisan agenda — including blocking emergency benefits for the unemployed; cutting $40 billion from food stamps, which would have taken basic food supplies away from 4 million people including seniors, veterans and kids; opposing efforts to increase the minimum wage; and blocking laws to end pay discrimination against women. McMorris Rodgers backed this partisan agenda all while protecting tax breaks and loopholes for powerful corporations and the super-wealthy. Pakootas would be a refreshing change of leadership for the 5th Congressional District.

    Joe Pakootas

    Joe Pakootas is community leader and businessman credited with turning around the Colville Tribe’s business enterprises during his time as CEO. He also served as an elected member and Chairman of the tribal council.

4th Legislative District

State Representative, Position #1

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Rep. Leonard Christian was appointed to this seat earlier this year. He is now facing conservative Republicans Diana Wilhite and Bob McCaslin. If you are interested in running for office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.

Leonard Christian

There are no good choices in this race. Rep. Leonard

Christian was appointed to this seat earlier this year. He is now facing

conservative Republicans Diana Wilhite and Bob McCaslin. If you are interested

State Representative, Position #2

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Matt Shea was appointed to the position in 2011 and has been an obstacle to progress. In addition, even some fellow Republicans feel Shea is unfit for public service based on a troubling pattern of domestic violence, threats, and anger management issues. In November, Shea was charged with firearms law violations in a road rage incident where he threatened other motorists with a loaded handgun. Shea is being challenged by socially conservative small business owner Josh Arritola. If you are interested in running for office in the future, see our friends at Progressive Majority.

Matt Shea

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Matt

Shea was appointed to the position in 2011 and has been an obstacle to progress.

In addition, even some fellow Republicans feel Shea is unfit for public service

Spokane County, District #3

Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.

Spokane County Commissioner, District #3

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    Mary Lou Johnson

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  • There are two good progressive choices in this race challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign. A recipient of the prestigious Center for Justice “Volunteer of the year Award,” Johnson has also been a leader with the Spokane Alliance, a local non-profit which includes firefighters, union trades people, health care workers, faith communities, and others working for quality jobs to rebuild the middle class, protect the river, and improve public safety.

    Bonnie Mager is a former county commissioner, running as an independent. While on the County Commission she had a strong track record on environmental issues and open government. Recently she has been a strong advocate for getting big money out of politics and Initiative 1329.

    We lean toward Johnson in in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mary Lou Johnson

    There are two good progressive choices in this race challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign.

    There are two good progressive choices in this race challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign. A recipient of the prestigious Center for Justice “Volunteer of the year Award,” Johnson has also been a leader with the Spokane Alliance, a local non-profit which includes firefighters, union trades people, health care workers, faith communities, and others working for quality jobs to rebuild the middle class, protect the river, and improve public safety.

    Bonnie Mager is a former county commissioner, running as an independent. While on the County Commission she had a strong track record on environmental issues and open government. Recently she has been a strong advocate for getting big money out of politics and Initiative 1329.

    We lean toward Johnson in in this race.

    Mary Lou Johnson

    There are two good progressive choices in this race challenging an extremely conservative incumbent. Mary Lou Johnson is a lawyer and former nurse. Johnson has been a leader in the reform of Spokane County’s Criminal Justice system through her recent work on the Smart Justice Campaign.

    • Endorsed By: Inland Northwest Leadership, UFCW Local 1439, Spokane County Democrats Executive Board, Spokane Regional Labor Council, Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club, Building and Construction Trade Council

Spokane County

Spokane County Assessor

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Roger Trainor is challenging conservative incumbent Vicki Horton. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Vicki Horton

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Roger Trainor is challenging conservative incumbent Vicki Horton. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Spokane County Auditor

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    Vicky M. Dalton

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  • Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state. Her background as a certified public accountant and her degrees in accounting and computer information management make her adept at managing the financial services and vehicle registration for the county. She is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Vicky M. Dalton

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state. Her background as a certified public accountant and her degrees in accounting and computer information management make her adept at managing the financial services and vehicle registration for the county. She is the clear choice in this race.

    Vicky M. Dalton

    Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is an effective, well qualified leader. In her time as the County Auditor, she has created a highly effective elections division that is a model for the state.

Spokane County Clerk

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Colonel Timothy W. Fitzgerald was unanimously appointed as Spokane County Clerk on April 24, 2014 by the Board of County Commissioners. His appointment will be in effect until the results of the November 4th General Election are in, but he is running unopposed. If you are interested in running for office in the future, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority.

Timothy W. Fitzgerald

There are no good choices in this race. Conservative Colonel Timothy W. Fitzgerald was unanimously appointed as Spokane County Clerk on April 24, 2014 by the Board of County Commissioners.

Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney

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    Breean L. Beggs

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  • Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane. He is widely supported by the progressive community in Spokane. His opponent, Larry Haskell, has received the support of the labor community for his track record on workers rights as a leader in his union and his experience as a prosecutor.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Breean L. Beggs

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane. He is widely supported by the progressive community in Spokane. His opponent, Larry Haskell, has received the support of the labor community for his track record on workers rights as a leader in his union and his experience as a prosecutor.

    Breean L. Beggs

    Breean Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and reform of the criminal justice system. He has a long track record for holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low income people. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center For Justice in Spokane.

Spokane County Sheriff

No Good Choices

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Doug Orr is challenging incumbent Republican Ozzie Knezovich. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Ozzie D. Knezovich

There are no good choices in this race. Republican Doug Orr is challenging incumbent Republican Ozzie Knezovich. If you are interested in running for this seat, please contact our friends at Progressive Majority Washington.

Spokane County Treasurer

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    Democrat

    Amy Biviano

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  • Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She is an active volunteer in the community and an advocate for public schools. Biviano is challenging incumbent Rob Chase, a conservative libertarian who made controversial comments about investing county dollars in gold. Political newcomer Mary Kuney is also running in this race. Biviano is clearly the best choice for Spokane.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Amy Biviano

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She is an active volunteer in the community and an advocate for public schools. Biviano is challenging incumbent Rob Chase, a conservative libertarian who made controversial comments about investing county dollars in gold. Political newcomer Mary Kuney is also running in this race. Biviano is clearly the best choice for Spokane.

    Amy Biviano

    Amy Biviano is the clear choice in this race. She is a certified public accountant with years of experience consulting for businesses and individuals in planning for their future. She has a Masters in Business Administration from Gonzaga University.