State Representative, Position B, Democratic Primary
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Kohles (D) | 259 | 69.81% |
| Cooper Coyle (D) | 112 | 30.19% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
The Candidates
Richard Kohles
- Party:
- Democratic
- Age:
- 84
- City:
- Hayden, Idaho
Education: Graduated from St. Joseph’s Seminary in Mountain View, Calif., in 1957. Completed two years of Catholic seminary there in 1959. Holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Patrick’s Seminary.
Political background: Twice elected to the Post Falls School Board; served six years.
Work experience: Taught at the elementary, secondary and college levels for 15 years. Associate broker with Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Reality in Coeur d’Alene for the past 31 years. Past president, Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors.
Family: Married. Has hree grown children and six grandchildren
Cooper Coyle
- Party:
- Democratic
- City:
- Hauser, Idaho
Coyle is a recent North Idaho College graduate from Kellogg who is making his first run for office. He works at Idaho Asphalt Supply, and holds an associate's degree and a certificate in communications, both from NIC.