How To Vote In Spokane On Tuesday

SPOKANE, WA — Election Day is Tuesday and Spokane voters will have their voices heard on several local judges, council positions, school district officials and even a ban on oil and coal shipments by rail.

Washington votes by mail and ballots must be postmarked Tuesday, which is also the last day to use drop boxes. Drop boxes close at 8 p.m.

Drop Box Locations

Ballot drop boxes are located outside each library throughout Spokane County. A drop box is also located at the Spokane Transit Authority Plaza and at the county elections office, located at 1033 W Gardner Ave. in Spokane.

Ballot Requirements

One first-class postage stamp is required if you are mailing in your ballot. A postage stamp is not necessary if you are using an official elections ballot drop box.

Below is a list of the candidates up for election on Tuesday. You can read more about them individually here.

Spokane County Superior Court, Judge Position 6

Nonpartisan office, three-year unexpired term

• Tony Hazel
• Jocelyn Cook

Municipal Court Judge #1

Nonpartisan office, four-year term

• Adam W. Papini
• Tracy Arlene Staab

Municipal Court Judge #2

Nonpartisan office, four-year term

• Mary C. Logan

Municipal Court Judge #2

Nonpartisan office, four-year term

• Michelle (Shelley) Szambelan

District #1 council position No. 2

Nonpartisan office, four-year term

• Kate Burke
• Tim Benn

District #2 council position No. 2

Nonpartisan office, four-year short and full term

• Breean L. Beggs
• Andy Dunau

District #3 council position No. 2

Nonpartisan office, four-year term

• Candace Mumm
• Matthew Howes

Spokane School District 81

Director Position No. 2

Nonpartisan office, two-year unexpired term

• Deana Brower

Director Position No. 5

Nonpartisan office, six-year term

• Mike Wiser
• Jennifer Muroya Thomas

Proposition 2

• Proposes that the Spokane Municipal Code be amended regarding the prohibition of oil and coal shipment by rail. Shall the Spokane Municipal Code be amended to make it a class 1 civil infraction for any person or entity to allow a rail car that it owns to ship uncontained coal and some types of oil by rail through the downtown Spokane core, or within 2,000 feet of a school, hospital, or the Spokane River?

If your looking for advice on how to cast your ballot, head over to The Spokesman-Review for the editorial board's picks.

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