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City Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below city races on your ballot.
Spokane City Council
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 is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks, and currently works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Andy Billig.
Burke is running against Kathryn Alexander and Tim Benn. Alexander is a progressive teacher who is prioritizing housing affordability, and Benn is 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 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 is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks, and currently works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Andy Billig.
Burke is running against Kathryn Alexander and Tim Benn. Alexander is a progressive teacher who is prioritizing housing affordability, and Benn is 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 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 is the founder of the Spokane Edible Tree Project, which donates extra fruit to local food banks, and currently works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Andy Billig.
Burke is running against Kathryn Alexander and Tim Benn. Alexander is a progressive teacher who is prioritizing housing affordability, and Benn is 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
City of Spokane, District #2
Breean Beggs is the best choice for Spokane City Council Position 2. 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. He also recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane. Beggs is running against Tony Kiepe, Andy Dunau, and Bruce Vonada. Beggs is clearly the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Breean Beggs is the best choice for Spokane City Council Position 2. 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. He also recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane. Beggs is running against Tony Kiepe, Andy Dunau, and Bruce Vonada. Beggs is clearly the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Fuse
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Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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SEIU 775
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SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
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UFCW 3000
Breean Beggs is the best choice for Spokane City Council Position 2. 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. He also recently pushed to increase safety protections for coal and oil trains that run through downtown Spokane. Beggs is running against Tony Kiepe, Andy Dunau, and Bruce Vonada. Beggs is clearly the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Fuse
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Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates
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SEIU 775
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SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
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UFCW 3000
City of Spokane, District #3
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 on the city's Gender and Racial Equity task force. She is running against Brian Burrow and Matthew Howes. Mumm is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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 on the city's Gender and Racial Equity task force. She is running against Brian Burrow and Matthew Howes. Mumm is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
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 on the city's Gender and Racial Equity task force. She is running against Brian Burrow and Matthew Howes. Mumm is the best choice in this race.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Spokane School Board
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. Wiser is running to bring a data-driven analysis to school improvement while ensuring that standarized 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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. Wiser is running to bring a data-driven analysis to school improvement while ensuring that standarized 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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Fuse
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Spokane Education Association
Mike Wiser was recently appointed to the Spokane School Board and is now running for a full term. Wiser is running to bring a data-driven analysis to school improvement while ensuring that standarized 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.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Fuse
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Spokane Education Association
Spokane County Superior Court
All three candidates in this race come with strong qualifications. Read the full recommendations below for more information.
J. Scott Miller is a lawyer with 32 years of experience. Miller has practiced a wide range of civil law and is an adjunct professor of law at Gonzaga and Whitworth University. He's also active in the community, supporting Spokane Public Radio and low-income housing organizations.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
J. Scott Miller is a lawyer with 32 years of experience. Miller has practiced a wide range of civil law and is an adjunct professor of law at Gonzaga and Whitworth University. He's also active in the community, supporting Spokane Public Radio and low-income housing organizations.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Spokane Democrats
Bar Association Ratings: Washington State Veterans Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified; Latina/o Bar Association of Washington: Well Qualified
Bar Association Ratings: Washington State Veterans Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified; Latina/o Bar Association of Washington: Well Qualified
J. Scott Miller is a lawyer with 32 years of experience. Miller has practiced a wide range of civil law and is an adjunct professor of law at Gonzaga and Whitworth University. He's also active in the community, supporting Spokane Public Radio and low-income housing organizations.
Last updated: 2023-04-05
Endorsed By: Spokane Democrats
Bar Association Ratings: Washington State Veterans Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified; Latina/o Bar Association of Washington: Well Qualified
Bar Association Ratings: Washington State Veterans Bar Association: Exceptionally Well Qualified; Latina/o Bar Association of Washington: Well Qualified
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 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
Endorsed By: 6th Legislative District Democrats, 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
Endorsed By: 6th Legislative District Democrats, Spokane Regional Labor Council
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 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 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