Spokane County General Election 2023: Who's running, how to register, where to drop off your ballot

• Oct. 18-20: Ballots mailed
• Oct. 30: Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail
• Nov. 7: Election Date
• Nov. 28: Certification

Important notes:

• To be eligible to vote in Washington state, you must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years old and a legal Washington resident for at least 30 days before the election.
• If you are 17 years old at the time of the primary election but will turn 18 years old prior to the general election, Washington state law allows you to vote in the primary election at age 17. 16 and 17-year-olds who will not be 18 before the general election can sign up as a Future Voter to be automatically registered to vote once they qualify.
• Effective Jan. 1, 2022, if you were convicted of a felony in Washington state, another state or federal court, your right to vote will be restored as long as you are not currently in prison.
• Ballots have pre-paid postage and must be postmarked or returned to one of the state’s ballot drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Ballot box drop-off locations in Spokane County can be found here. 
• You can check the status of your mail-in ballot by clicking here.

How do I register to vote in Washington?

It's easy and secure to register online, by mail with a paper form, or at a county elections office. Check your registration at VoteWA.gov. 

Voting by Mail FAQ

Additional quick links to USPS and Election Mail Resources.

What if I miss the deadline to register online or by mail?

Washington offers same day registration services through election day. After the 8-day deadline, you must register (or update) at a voting center. Contact your local county elections office for details.

For more information on how to register to vote, click here.

City Council Position No. 1

• Hank Bynaker

City Council Position No. 2

•  Kevin J. Richey

City Council Position No. 3

• Veronica Messing

City Council Position No. 5

•  Larry Bowman

City Council Position No. 7

• Jennifer Morton

City Council Position No. 2

• Vincent Barthels (Incumbent)
• Rebecca Long

City Council Position No. 5

• Jason Nazzaro

City Council Position No. 6

• Jacquelyn Belock
• Pete Montague

City Council Position No. 7

• Danielle LaBar

City Council Position No. 2

• Helen (Dee) Cragun
• Fred Senn

City Council Position No. 4

• Billy Costello

City Council Position No. 5

• Scott Campbell
• Diane Pfaeffle

Mayor

• Derek Knecht
• David Rafferty

City Council Position No. 2

• Brady Collinson

City Council Position No. 3

• Cynthia Davidson
• Diane Kooyman

City Council Position No. 4

• Bill Enzler

City Council Position No. 5

• Amanda Blood

City Council Position No. 2

• Mahala Groves
• Larry La Bolle

City Council Position No. 3

• Diane Long

City Council Position No. 5

• Corinna Cumor

Mayor

• Cris Kaminskas (Incumbent)

City Council Position No. 1

• Linda M. Ball
• Phil Folyer

City Council Position No. 3

• Dan Dunne (Incumbent)
• Larry Marshall

City Council Position No. 4

• Travis L. Scott
• Jed Spencer (Incumbent)

City Council Position No. 5

• Mike Behary
• Annie Kurtz (Incumbent)

City Council Position No. 6

• Michael Hamblet
• Mike T. Kennedy

City Council Position No. 7

• Teresa Tapao-Hunt
• Wendy Van Orman

City Council Position No. 2

• Ted Olson

City Council Position No. 5

• Lance Speirs

City Council Position No. 6

• Keli Schaffer

City Council Position No. 7

• Chad Pritchard (Incumbent)

City Council Position No. 3

• Kelly Stravens

City Council Position No. 4

• Andy Van Hees

City Council Position No. 5

• Shaun Culler

City Council Position No. 2

• Jessica Yaeger
• Rachel Briscoe

City Council Position No. 3

• Al (Albert) Merkel
• Arne Woodward

City Council Position No. 6

• Rob Chase
• Tim Hattenburg

Director Position No. 5

• Mike Wiser
• Ericka Lalka

Measure No. 1

Spokane County
Two-Tenths of One Percent Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Correctional Infrastructure, and Behavioral Health Purposes

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 22-0824 concerning a sales and use tax increase pursuant to RCW 82.14.450.

If approved the County may impose an additional 0.2% county-wide sales and use tax, commencing April 1, 2024, and terminating December 31, 2054, to be used by the County and Cities and Towns within Spokane County for criminal justice, public safety, and behavioral health purposes, including building and improving jails or correctional facilities as provided in Resolution No. 22-0824.

Should this measure be approved?

• Yes
• No

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