While some political races in the city of Spokane are pretty crowded, other positions around the county are not. Some are even candidate-less.

In an effort to get candidates for posts that have none, Spokane County Elections Manager Mike McLaughlin has scheduled a special filing period for Wednesday through Friday. Wouldbe officeholders who live in the city, town or district can file their paperwork at the Elections Office, 1033 W. Gardner.

Note: this is not an opportunity to challenge a candidate who is running unopposed for a seat. It’s limited to positions with no candidates. Under state law, if no one files, the incumbent (if there is one) retains the seat until the next election if he or she is willing to serve. Otherwise, the seat is declared vacant, and filled by whatever means is set up by statute, ordinance or bylaws.

To see the full list of positions subject to the special filing period, go inside the blog.

Cities and Towns

 

• City of Airway Heights
• Council Position 6 (Short-Term & Four-Year Term)
• Town of Latah
• Council Position 1 (Two-Year Unexpired Term)
• Town of Latah
• Council Position 5 (Two-Year Unexpired Term)
• Town of Spangle
• Council Position 1 (Four-Year Term)
• Town of Spangle
• Council Position 2 (Four-Year Term)
• Town of Waverly
• Council Position 1 (Four-Year Term)
• Town of Waverly
• Council Position 2 (Short-Term & Four-Year Term)

 

Fire Districts

 

• Spokane County Fire Protection District 12
• Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year Unexpired Term)
• Spokane County Fire Protection District 12
• Commissioner Position 3 (Two-Year Unexpired Term)

 

Cemetery Districts

 

• Spangle Cemetery District 1
• Commissioner Position 3 (Six-Year Term)
• Moran Cemetery District 3
• Commissioner Position 1 (Six-Year Term)
• Waverly Cemetery District 6
• Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year Unexpired Term)
• Waverly Cemetery District 6
• Commissioner Position 3 (Six-Year Term)

 

Water Districts

 

• Chattaroy Springs W. Water District 11
• Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year Unexpired Term)
• Chattaroy Springs W. Water District 11
• Commissioner Position 2 (Short-Term & Six-Year Term)
• Chattaroy Springs W. Water District 11
• Commissioner Position 3 (Two-Year Unexpired Term)
• Valley of The Horses Water District 12
• Commissioner Position 2 (Six-Year Term)
• Vel View Water District 13
• Commissioner Position 1 (Four-Year Unexpired Term)
• Vel View Water District 13
• Commissioner Position 2 (Two-Year Unexpired Term)
• Vel View Water District 13
• Commissioner Position 3 (Short-Term & Six-Year Term)
• Hangman Hills Water District 15
• Commissioner Position 2 (Six-Year Term)

 

Sewer Districts

 

• Williams Lake Sewer District 2
• Commissioner Position 1 (Six-Year Term)