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  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 16

  • A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.
    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

    Advisory Vote No. 16

    A bipartisan group of legislators passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597, which included a small excise tax in order to increase environmental protections for regional fish and wildlife. Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 16.

  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 17

  • Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students. This non-binding advisory vote is required thanks to a Tim Eyman ballot measure. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 17.
    Our state has been under Supreme Court order to fully fund education for several years. This June, Republicans and Democrats came together to approve a bipartisan package of revenue increases for public schools, including expanding the Business and Occupation tax. While this does not solve the education funding problem, the package goes a long way towards providing a quality education for all students.
  • VOTE MAINTAINED

    Vote Maintained on Advisory Vote 18

  • In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the business taxes covered in Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

    Like the other advisory votes, this is a non-binding measure required by a Tim Eyman ballot initiative. Vote “Maintained” on Advisory Vote 18.
    In addition to the legislation covered by Advisory Vote 17, a strong bipartisan majority of state legislators voted to increase local property taxes to fund schools. We have concerns about raising regressive property taxes that disproportionately impact working families and make our upside-down tax code even worse. However, we are optimistic about retaking the state Senate this fall and working with progressives in Olympia next year to reduce this tax and instead make the wealthy pay their fair share.

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below legislative races on your ballot.

  • Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.

    Her Republican opponent, Shelly Short, was appointed to the state senate when former Sen. Brian Dansel was chosen for a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hardy would be a progressive change for Legislative District 7.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Karen Hardy

    Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.

    Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.

    Her Republican opponent, Shelly Short, was appointed to the state senate when former Sen. Brian Dansel was chosen for a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hardy would be a progressive change for Legislative District 7.

    Karen Hardy

    Karen Hardy, a ranch teamster, is the first Democrat to run in Legislative District 7 in ten years. She is a proponent of single payer healthcare, clean energy jobs, and fully funded education with certificate courses for trade students.

  • Democrat Susan Swanson served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense Education Activity. She supports fully funding education, improving rural education access, and serving rural veterans. Swanson is running against Republican Jacquelin Maycumber, who is an outspoken critic of progressive values and workers' rights. Swanson is the best choice to represent the 7th District.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Susan Swanson

    Democrat Susan Swanson served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense Education Activity. She supports fully funding education, improving rural education access, and serving rural veterans.

    Democrat Susan Swanson served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense Education Activity. She supports fully funding education, improving rural education access, and serving rural veterans. Swanson is running against Republican Jacquelin Maycumber, who is an outspoken critic of progressive values and workers' rights. Swanson is the best choice to represent the 7th District.

    Susan Swanson

    Democrat Susan Swanson served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense Education Activity. She supports fully funding education, improving rural education access, and serving rural veterans.

  • Endorsed By: Fuse, Washington State Labor Council, Spokane Regional Labor Council

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

  • Judge Tracy Staab is running for re-election to the Spokane Municipal Court. Staab has served on the Municipal Court for the past eight years. Prior to becoming a judge, she worked as a public defender, a Court of Appeals law clerk, and a city prosecutor. Staab is committed to improving the efficiency of the court and finding alternatives to jail time.

    Staab is running against Adam Papini, whose name will appear on the ballot though he has not actively campaigned due to a drunk driving incident earlier in the year. Staab is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tracy Staab

    Submitted by stephanie on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 14:27

    Judge Tracy Staab is running for re-election to the Spokane Municipal Court. Staab has served on the Municipal Court for the past eight years. Prior to becoming a judge, she worked as a public defender, a Court of Appeals law clerk, and a city prosecutor. Staab is committed to improving the efficiency of the court and finding alternatives to jail time.

    Staab is running against Adam Papini, whose name will appear on the ballot though he has not actively campaigned due to a drunk driving incident earlier in the year. Staab is the best choice in this race.

    Judge Tracy Staab is running for re-election to the Spokane Municipal Court. Staab has served on the Municipal Court for the past eight years. Prior to becoming a judge, she worked as a public defender, a Court of Appeals law clerk, and a city prosecutor. Staab is committed to improving the efficiency of the court and finding alternatives to jail time.

    Staab is running against Adam Papini, whose name will appear on the ballot though he has not actively campaigned due to a drunk driving incident earlier in the year. Staab is the best choice in this race.

    Tracy Staab

    Submitted by stephanie on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 14:27

    Judge Tracy Staab is running for re-election to the Spokane Municipal Court. Staab has served on the Municipal Court for the past eight years. Prior to becoming a judge, she worked as a public defender, a Court of Appeals law clerk, and a city prosecutor. Staab is committed to improving the efficiency of the court and finding alternatives to jail time.

    Staab is running against Adam Papini, whose name will appear on the ballot though he has not actively campaigned due to a drunk driving incident earlier in the year. Staab is the best choice in this race.

  • Endorsed By: Spokane Regional Labor Council

City Races

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

  • Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department. She currently works as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Andy Billig and is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks.

    Burke is running against Tim Benn, a conservative anti-labor union activist. Burke is the best choice in this race and has earned the most endorsements from our progressive partners.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Kate Burke

    Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department.

    Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department. She currently works as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Andy Billig and is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks.

    Burke is running against Tim Benn, a conservative anti-labor union activist. Burke is the best choice in this race and has earned the most endorsements from our progressive partners.

    Kate Burke

    Kate Burke is running for Spokane City Council Position 1 to improve infrastructure and increase investments in Northeast Spokane. Burke is also a strong supporter of increasing racial equity and anti-bias training for the Spokane Police Department.

  • Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center for Justice in Spokane, and has recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane.

    Beggs is running against Andy Dunau, a nonprofit executive director and a moderate who is prioritizing improving infrastructure. Beggs is the clear progressive choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Breean Beggs

    Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents.

    Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents. Beggs is the former Executive Director of the Center for Justice in Spokane, and has recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane.

    Beggs is running against Andy Dunau, a nonprofit executive director and a moderate who is prioritizing improving infrastructure. Beggs is the clear progressive choice in this race.

    Breean Beggs

    Breean Beggs is running for reelection to the Spokane City Council Position 2 seat. Beggs is a strong champion of smart justice and criminal justice reform. He has a long track record of holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of low-income residents.

  • Incumbent City Councilmember Candace Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a better bus system. Mumm is also the past president of the city's planning commission, where she oversaw adoption of the city's first Comprehensive Plan. She co-authored the city's Crosswalk Ordinance and co-led the city's Gender and Racial Equity task force.

    Mumm is running against conservative Matthew Howes, whose campaign is centered on crime, road maintenance, and reducing business taxes. Mumm is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Candace Mumm

    Incumbent City Councilmember Candace Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a better bus system.

    Incumbent City Councilmember Candace Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a better bus system. Mumm is also the past president of the city's planning commission, where she oversaw adoption of the city's first Comprehensive Plan. She co-authored the city's Crosswalk Ordinance and co-led the city's Gender and Racial Equity task force.

    Mumm is running against conservative Matthew Howes, whose campaign is centered on crime, road maintenance, and reducing business taxes. Mumm is the best choice in this race.

    Candace Mumm

    Incumbent City Councilmember Candace Mumm has a long track record of community involvement and leadership on land use issues and women’s health. She voted to support earned sick leave for all workers in Spokane and is a vocal advocate for a better bus system.

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES on Proposition 2

  • Voters should take a stand against trains with highly explosive oil and uncovered coal traveling through the heart of downtown Spokane and vote Yes on Prop. 2. This citizen's initiative is offering residents the opportunity to support stronger public safety standards for our community.

    Proposition 2 would make it a class 1 civil infraction for individuals, companies, or groups to allow a rail car with specific types of coal and oil to ship through downtown Spokane or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane river.

    Opponents say Proposition 2 is unlikely to be enacted into law because of legal challenges, but voters shouldn't be afraid to be on the right of the issue. Vote YES on Prop 2 and send a strong message to oil companies that the City of Spokane values the environment and public safety.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Voters should take a stand against trains with highly explosive oil and uncovered coal traveling through the heart of downtown Spokane and vote Yes on Prop. 2. This citizen's initiative is offering residents the opportunity to support stronger public safety standards for our community.

    Proposition 2 would make it a class 1 civil infraction for individuals, companies, or groups to allow a rail car with specific types of coal and oil to ship through downtown Spokane or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane river.

    Opponents say Proposition 2 is unlikely to be enacted into law because of legal challenges, but voters shouldn't be afraid to be on the right of the issue. Vote YES on Prop 2 and send a strong message to oil companies that the City of Spokane values the environment and public safety.
    Voters should take a stand against trains with highly explosive oil and uncovered coal traveling through the heart of downtown Spokane and vote Yes on Prop. 2. This citizen's initiative is offering residents the opportunity to support stronger public safety standards for our community.

    Proposition 2 would make it a class 1 civil infraction for individuals, companies, or groups to allow a rail car with specific types of coal and oil to ship through downtown Spokane or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane river.

    Opponents say Proposition 2 is unlikely to be enacted into law because of legal challenges, but voters shouldn't be afraid to be on the right of the issue. Vote YES on Prop 2 and send a strong message to oil companies that the City of Spokane values the environment and public safety.

    City of Spokane Proposition 2 - Oppose Oil Trains

    Voters should take a stand against trains with highly explosive oil and uncovered coal traveling through the heart of downtown Spokane and vote Yes on Prop. 2. This citizen's initiative is offering residents the opportunity to support stronger public safety standards for our community.

    Proposition 2 would make it a class 1 civil infraction for individuals, companies, or groups to allow a rail car with specific types of coal and oil to ship through downtown Spokane or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane river.

  • Endorsed By Spokane Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 29
  • Chris Jackson is a Spokane Valley native who is defending his doctorate at the University of Otago. He seeks to improve transparency on the council, increase job growth, and conduct more community outreach. His grassroots campaign seeks to improve the lives of working families and revitalize the community's trust in the city council.

    He is running against City Council incumbent Rod Higgins who has a conservative voting record on the council. Jackson is the better choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Chris Jackson

    Chris Jackson is a Spokane Valley native who is defending his doctorate at the University of Otago. He seeks to improve transparency on the council, increase job growth, and conduct more community outreach.

    Chris Jackson is a Spokane Valley native who is defending his doctorate at the University of Otago. He seeks to improve transparency on the council, increase job growth, and conduct more community outreach. His grassroots campaign seeks to improve the lives of working families and revitalize the community's trust in the city council.

    He is running against City Council incumbent Rod Higgins who has a conservative voting record on the council. Jackson is the better choice in this race.

    Chris Jackson

    Chris Jackson is a Spokane Valley native who is defending his doctorate at the University of Otago. He seeks to improve transparency on the council, increase job growth, and conduct more community outreach.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Spokane Regional Labor Council
  • Brandi Peetz is an office manager and an engaged community member who has served on the Spokane County Sheriff's Citizen Advisory and Review Board (CAB), the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, and as the Associated Student Government Vice-President for Spokane Community College. Peetz is focusing on improving community safety and building a community center and marketplace across from city hall. She also wants to implement a detailed city economic plan that focuses on increasing tourism dollars and using a retail improvement strategy.

    Her opponent, incumbent Caleb Collier, has been actively pushing the far-right agenda of the city council majority. Collier supports making public school sex education optional and agrees with fellow councilmember Ed Pace's position that unvaccinated children shouldn't be required to stay home from school during an outbreak.

    Peetz is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Brandi Peetz

    Brandi Peetz is an office manager and an engaged community member who has served on the Spokane County Sheriff's Citizen Advisory and Review Board (CAB), the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, and as the Associated Student Government Vice-President for Spokane Community College.

    Brandi Peetz is an office manager and an engaged community member who has served on the Spokane County Sheriff's Citizen Advisory and Review Board (CAB), the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, and as the Associated Student Government Vice-President for Spokane Community College. Peetz is focusing on improving community safety and building a community center and marketplace across from city hall. She also wants to implement a detailed city economic plan that focuses on increasing tourism dollars and using a retail improvement strategy.

    Her opponent, incumbent Caleb Collier, has been actively pushing the far-right agenda of the city council majority. Collier supports making public school sex education optional and agrees with fellow councilmember Ed Pace's position that unvaccinated children shouldn't be required to stay home from school during an outbreak.

    Peetz is the best choice in this race.

    Brandi Peetz

    Brandi Peetz is an office manager and an engaged community member who has served on the Spokane County Sheriff's Citizen Advisory and Review Board (CAB), the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council, and as the Associated Student Government Vice-President for Spokane Community College.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Spokane Regional Labor Council
  • Ben Wick is an IT Manager at Spokane Industries, the owner of a local community newspaper, and a former 2011 city council member. Wick has been involved in a large number of community organizations, including as current chair of the Spokane Regional Transportation Council's Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee, as a Kiwanis Club member, and as a former Spokane County Fair Advisory Board Member. Wick is running on a platform of improving transparency on the council and upgrading infrastructure and roads.

    Wick is running against Ed Pace, a deeply conservative member of the city council. Pace has been at the center of many of the city council’s most controversial initiatives from improperly firing the City Manager to the recent illegal proposal around vaccinations, transgender bathrooms, and nixing mandatory sexual education in public schools. While Wick is a fiscally conservative Republican, he is still much more moderate and forward-looking voice than Ed Pace.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Ben Wick

    Ben Wick is an IT Manager at Spokane Industries, the owner of a local community newspaper, and a former 2011 city council member.

    Ben Wick is an IT Manager at Spokane Industries, the owner of a local community newspaper, and a former 2011 city council member. Wick has been involved in a large number of community organizations, including as current chair of the Spokane Regional Transportation Council's Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee, as a Kiwanis Club member, and as a former Spokane County Fair Advisory Board Member. Wick is running on a platform of improving transparency on the council and upgrading infrastructure and roads.

    Wick is running against Ed Pace, a deeply conservative member of the city council. Pace has been at the center of many of the city council’s most controversial initiatives from improperly firing the City Manager to the recent illegal proposal around vaccinations, transgender bathrooms, and nixing mandatory sexual education in public schools. While Wick is a fiscally conservative Republican, he is still much more moderate and forward-looking voice than Ed Pace.

    Ben Wick

    Ben Wick is an IT Manager at Spokane Industries, the owner of a local community newspaper, and a former 2011 city council member.

  • Endorsed By: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
  • Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March. Beem supports full education funding, increasing affordable housing options, establishing an ethics commission in city hall, and incentivizing clean energy industries to open in Spokane Valley to create sustainable green jobs.

    Beem is running against conservative Pamela Haley. Haley is focusing on bettering roads and economic development. Beem is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Angie Beem

    Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March.

    Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March. Beem supports full education funding, increasing affordable housing options, establishing an ethics commission in city hall, and incentivizing clean energy industries to open in Spokane Valley to create sustainable green jobs.

    Beem is running against conservative Pamela Haley. Haley is focusing on bettering roads and economic development. Beem is the best choice in this race.

    Angie Beem

    Angie Beem is running for Position 5 on a platform of affordable housing, social equality, and education equality. Beem is currently a consultant, and formerly a microbiology lab specialist and one of the organizers of the Women's March.

  • Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington, Pro-Choice Washington, Spokane Regional Labor Council
  • Linda Thompson is running for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7. Thompson has been the executive director of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council for nearly 25 years and has volunteered with numerous community organizations. Thompson is focused on ensuring that the city improves roads and utilities. While Thompson is a moderate candidate, her experience and priorities prove that she can lead Spokane Valley in a practical direction. Thompson is running against candidate Mike Munch, who has a far-right agenda. Linda Thompson is the clear choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Linda Thompson

    Linda Thompson is running for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7. Thompson has been the executive director of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council for nearly 25 years and has volunteered with numerous community organizations.

    Linda Thompson is running for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7. Thompson has been the executive director of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council for nearly 25 years and has volunteered with numerous community organizations. Thompson is focused on ensuring that the city improves roads and utilities. While Thompson is a moderate candidate, her experience and priorities prove that she can lead Spokane Valley in a practical direction. Thompson is running against candidate Mike Munch, who has a far-right agenda. Linda Thompson is the clear choice in this race.

    Linda Thompson

    Linda Thompson is running for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7. Thompson has been the executive director of the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council for nearly 25 years and has volunteered with numerous community organizations.

  • Endorsed By: Spokane Regional Labor Council

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.

  • Deana Brower is running for reelection to the Spokane School District Board of Directors, Position 2. First elected in 2011, Deana Brower is currently Board President and is active in the greater Spokane community. Prior to joining the school board, Brower taught primary education for 12 years, served as a youth education advocate in Eastern Washington. Brower is unopposed in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Deana Brower

    Deana Brower is running for reelection to the Spokane School District Board of Directors, Position 2. First elected in 2011, Deana Brower is currently Board President and is active in the greater Spokane community.

    Deana Brower is running for reelection to the Spokane School District Board of Directors, Position 2. First elected in 2011, Deana Brower is currently Board President and is active in the greater Spokane community. Prior to joining the school board, Brower taught primary education for 12 years, served as a youth education advocate in Eastern Washington. Brower is unopposed in this race.

    Deana Brower

    Deana Brower is running for reelection to the Spokane School District Board of Directors, Position 2. First elected in 2011, Deana Brower is currently Board President and is active in the greater Spokane community.

  • Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. In addition to his commitment to the Spokane School District, he is VP of Strategic Planning for CHAS Health. Wiser is running to bring a data-driven analysis to school improvement while ensuring that standardized tests don't dominate the classroom. He's also committed to supporting students with the community services they need to show up to school ready to learn.

    Wiser is running against Jennifer Muroya Thomas, who does not share Wiser's experience and progressive values. Wiser is the best choice in this race.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Mike Wiser

    Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. In addition to his commitment to the Spokane School District, he is VP of Strategic Planning for CHAS Health.

    Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. In addition to his commitment to the Spokane School District, he is VP of Strategic Planning for CHAS Health. Wiser is running to bring a data-driven analysis to school improvement while ensuring that standardized tests don't dominate the classroom. He's also committed to supporting students with the community services they need to show up to school ready to learn.

    Wiser is running against Jennifer Muroya Thomas, who does not share Wiser's experience and progressive values. Wiser is the best choice in this race.

    Mike Wiser

    Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. In addition to his commitment to the Spokane School District, he is VP of Strategic Planning for CHAS Health.

  • Endorsed By: Equal Rights Washington, Fuse, Spokane Education Association, Spokane Regional Labor Council
  • Jocelyn Cook has 10 years of experience as a public defender working on criminal and dependency cases. She is passionate about criminal justice reform and her experience as a public defender would be a welcomed addition to the bench.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jocelyn Cook

    Jocelyn Cook has 10 years of experience as a public defender working on criminal and dependency cases. She is passionate about criminal justice reform and her experience as a public defender would be a welcomed addition to the bench.

    Jocelyn Cook has 10 years of experience as a public defender working on criminal and dependency cases. She is passionate about criminal justice reform and her experience as a public defender would be a welcomed addition to the bench.

    Jocelyn Cook

    Jocelyn Cook has 10 years of experience as a public defender working on criminal and dependency cases. She is passionate about criminal justice reform and her experience as a public defender would be a welcomed addition to the bench.

  • Endorsed By: Spokane Regional Labor Council, Teamsters Local #690
  • Tony Hazel has gathered an impressive list of bipartisan supporters. He is an experienced prosecutor appointed to the position this year and has been proactive in making reforms to the criminal justice system in his time as judge. However, some progressives are concerned with Hazel's past campaigning for conservative candidates and his "law and order" statements as a prosecutor.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tony Hazel

    Tony Hazel has gathered an impressive list of bipartisan supporters. He is an experienced prosecutor appointed to the position this year and has been proactive in making reforms to the criminal justice system in his time as judge.

    Tony Hazel has gathered an impressive list of bipartisan supporters. He is an experienced prosecutor appointed to the position this year and has been proactive in making reforms to the criminal justice system in his time as judge. However, some progressives are concerned with Hazel's past campaigning for conservative candidates and his "law and order" statements as a prosecutor.

    Tony Hazel

    Tony Hazel has gathered an impressive list of bipartisan supporters. He is an experienced prosecutor appointed to the position this year and has been proactive in making reforms to the criminal justice system in his time as judge.

  • Endorsed By: Spokane Regional Labor Council