Dozens of Tri-City candidates rush to file on 1st day. Here’s the list
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- Nearly 60 candidates registered on the first day of filing week for Tri-Cities races.
- Candidates must file by 5 p.m. Friday and pay 1% of the office’s annual salary.
- Aug. 4 jungle primary will advance the top two vote-getters to the Nov. 3 general.
Nearly 60 candidates registered on the first day of filing week for races that will be on Tri-Cities ballots.
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to file paperwork with the Washington Secretary of State’s Office and pay their filing fee to appear on the Aug. 4 jungle primary.
On Monday, four candidates filed to run to succeed U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, who is retiring after representing Central Washington in Congress for six terms. Republican Amanda McKinney, Republican Matt Boehnke, Democrat John Duresky and independent Jacek Kobiesa are registered to run so far.
Freshman Rep. Mike Baumgartner, R-Spokane, who represents Eastern Washington, attracted five challengers. Those include Democrat Carmela Conroy, Democrat David Womack, independent Matthew Hayes, independent Nate Powell and independent Ann Marie Danimus.
In state legislative races, Kennewick School Board Gabe Galbraith filed to run for the seat being vacated by Boehnke. Legislative District 14 Reps. Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez, both Republicans, attracted challengers, as did Rep. Skyler Rude, the Walla Walla Republican in the 16th Legislative District.
On the Richland City Council, Todd Samuel, who was appointed to a vacant position earlier this year, has two challengers hoping to unseat him: Kyle Saltz and David Tveraas.
In Franklin County, Assessor John Rosenau was challenged by fellow Republican Chris Hollingsworth, and the open race for sheriff attracted candidates: Republican Christopher Lee, Republican Monty Huber and independent Kohl Peter.
Candidates must be a registered voter in the district they filed for, pay a filing fee amounting to 1% of the office’s annual salary and provide a valid email address. Washington state law prohibits candidates from appearing twice on the ballot for separate offices.
The primary will whittle the field of candidates down to two with the most votes, who will face off in the Nov. 3 general election. Most winners will take office in January 2027.
Federal and state offices
U.S. House Washington 4th District
- Amanda McKinney, Republican
- Matt Boehnke, Republican
- John Duresky, Democrat
- Jacek “Jack” Kobiesa, no party preference
U.S. House Washington 5th District
- Michael Baumgartner (incumbent), Republican
- Carmela Conroy, Democrat
- David Womack, Democrat
- Matthew Hayes, independent
- Nate Powell, no party preference
- Ann Marie Danimus, independent
Washington Legislature — District 8
State Rep. Position 1
- Stephanie Barnard (incumbent), Republican
State Rep. Position 2
- April Connors (incumbent), Republican
State Senator
- Gabe Galbraith, Republican
Washington Legislature — District 14
State Rep. Position 1
- Chelsea Dimas, Democrat
- Gloria Mendoza (incumbent), Republican
State Rep. Position 2
- Deb Manjarrez (incumbent), Republican
- Ezequiel Morfin, Democrat
Washington Legislature — District 15
State Rep. Position 1
- Chris Corry (incumbent), Republican
State Senator
- Jeremie Dufault, Republican
Washington Legislature — District 16
State Rep. Position 1
- Mark Klicker (incumbent), Republican
State Rep. Position 2
- Skyler Rude (incumbent), Republican
- Derek Sarley, Democrat
Washington Supreme Court
Justice Position 1
- Colleen Melody (incumbent)
Justice Position 3
- Jaime Michelle Hawk
- Mike Diaz
Justice Position 4
- Ian Birk
Justice Position 5
- Theo Angelis (incumbent)
- Sharonda Amamilo
- Dave Larson
Justice Position 7
- Debra Stephens (incumbent)
Washington Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 2
Judge Position 1
- Tyson Hill (incumbent)
Benton County
Assessor
- Bill Spencer (incumbent), Republican
Auditor
- Brenda Chilton (incumbent), Republican
Board of County Commission, District No. 2
- Michael Alvarez (incumbent), Republican
Clerk
- Josie Delvin (incumbent), Republican
Coroner
- William “Bill” Leach (incumbent), Republican
Prosecuting Attorney
- Eric Eisinger (incumbent), Republican
Sheriff
- Michael Clark (incumbent), Republican
Treasurer
- Kenneth Spencer Jr. (incumbent), Republican
District Court Judge 1
- Michael “Mike” Rio
District Court Judge 2
- James “Jim” Bell (incumbent)
District Court Judge 3
- Dan Kathren (incumbent)
District Court Judge 5
- Jennifer Azure (incumbent)
Public Utility District, Commissioner Pos. 2
- Micah Valentine
Richland City Council, Position 4
- Todd Samuel (appointed)
- David Tveraas
- Kyle Saltz
Franklin County
Assessor
- John Rosenau (incumbent), Republican
- Chris Hollingsworth, Republican
Auditor
- Matt Beaton (incumbent), Republican
Clerk
- Ruby Ochoa, Republican
Sheriff
- Christopher Lee, Republican
- Monty Huber, Republican
- Kohl Peter, independent
Treasurer
- Josie Koelzer (incumbent), Republican
District Court Judge
- Trinity Orosco (incumbent)
Port of Pasco, Commissioner District No. 3
- Hans-Joachim Engelke (incumbent)
Public Utility District, District No. 2
- Tim Nies
