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• Low vote turnout in Idaho feared

  May 6, 2012 in Idaho on Page B1 Much is at stake in Idaho’s May 15 primary election, from hotly contested county races to every seat in the Legislature. Because Republicans so completely dominate state politics, many of … 1

• Idaho GOP opts for caucus, drops presidential primary

  July 16, 2011 in Idaho MOSCOW, Idaho — Idaho Republican officials say they will hold the state party’s presidential caucus vote on Super Tuesday in March 2012, when a number of other states across the … 2

• Voters decisive on council race, tax

  August 19, 2009 in City on Page A1 Tuesday’s two Spokane City Council primary races yielded one landslide and one battle too close to call. Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin easily topped a list of five challengers for her seat … 1

• Union contracts contentious issue in six-way council race

    July 22, 2009 in City on Page A5 It’s not easy to goad Nancy McLaughlin into a fight. Even during the most passionate Spokane City Council debates, she’s among the least likely of the seven members to shout, … 6

• Sales tax extension will go to voters

  July 22, 2009 in City on Page A1 Facing a growing budget shortfall now estimated at $11.7 million, Spokane County commissioners Tuesday endorsed an extension of a small hike in the local sales tax for law enforcement and … 3

• Neglect Could Be Fatal To Democracy Cause For Alarm System Can’t Survive Much More Inattention.

  September 19, 1997 in City on Page B6 Less than a fourth of Spokane County’s registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. Yawn. Dismal as it is, that wholesale abdication of civic duty is only half the …

• Know-Nothings Add Nothing Worthwhile Perverse Contribution People Too Lazy Or Too Uninformed To Vote Should Stay Home.

  September 19, 1997 in City on Page B6 The city of Spokane routinely gets worked up about some trifle. If the locals aren’t wringing their hands because they think their town’s inferior to Seattle, they’re fretting about the …

• Familiar Theme In Council Clash Much Like The Mayor’s Race, Incumbent To Battle Advocate For Change

  September 17, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Mayoral candidate John Talbott talks on the phone while awaiting election results Tuesday. Photo by Liz Kishimoto/The Spokesman-Review 2. Rob Higgins watches early election returns at his North Side …

• Trulove Finalist For Cheney Mayor

  September 17, 1997 in City on Page B1 Former Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove emerged from Tuesday’s primary as a finalist to regain the city’s top job but faces a strong candidacy from a Cheney business leader. Amy Jo …

• Port Commissioner Leads In Race For Seattle Mayor

  September 17, 1997 in City on Page B4 Seattle faces a major overhaul in local politics as voters cast ballots Tuesday to choose the finalists for November’s mayoral and council elections. With 99 percent of the ballots counted, …

• Cecil, Wentz Vie For EV Schools Post Blair, Hansen To Face Off In Riverside District

  September 17, 1997 in City on Page B4 Veteran Karen Cecil and newcomer Susan Wentz will face off in November’s general election for the East Valley School Board. Cecil and Wentz, garnering 33 and 51 percent of the …

• Grocer, Retiree In Mayoral Race Both Are Giving Up Seats On Springdale Town Council

  September 17, 1997 in City on Page B4 Grocery store owner Floyd Pope and Dan Hite, a retired septic tank pumper, advanced Tuesday in their quest for the most coveted mayor’s chair in northeastern Washington. Hite and Pope …

• A Clear Choice For Mayor Geraghty Faces Biggest Critic, John Talbott, In November

  September 17, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A1 Spokane Mayor Jack Geraghty smiles from the Spokane County Courthouse over primary election results that showed him winning Tuesday night. Photo by Torsten Kjellstrand/The Spokesman-Review

• Primary Results

  September 17, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A1 Major contested races only. For more primary coverage, see pages B1 and B4. Full results will be in Thursday’s newspaper. Spokane mayor Final, unofficial CANDIDATE VOTES PCT. *Jack Geraghty 7,260 …

• Mccann, Barlow Advance To Last Dance Rivals To Square Off After Grabbing Top Spots In District 81 Board Race

  September 17, 1997 in City on Page B1 Joanne McCann and Don Barlow don’t know much about each other, even though they enrolled in the same ballroom dance class years ago. But it’s obvious they’re dancing to different …

• On The Ballot

  September 12, 1996 Here’s a list of candidates and issues that will be on primary ballots Tuesday in Eastern Washington: CONGRESS U.S. House of Representatives 4th District

• Tuesday’s Primary Offers Wide Variety Of Candidates

  September 12, 1996 Voters who like choices will love Tuesday’s primary. Take the governor’s race. With eight Republicans, six Democrats and a Socialist Workers candidate sharing the first page of the ballot, there’s …

• A New Attitude For County Commission Rankin Or Sheroke - Either Way, It Will Be A Different Leadership Style

  May 30, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Ron Rankin 2. Chuck Sheroke

• Schierman Wins By Slim 88 Votes Shoshone Sheriff Beats Irvine; Gary Waters Loses By 29 Votes

  May 30, 1996 in Idaho on Page B1 What a birthday present. On the same day he turned 49, Shoshone County Sheriff Dan Schierman staved off a feisty primary challenge from fellow Democrat Larry Irvine.

• Election Results

  May 30, 1996 in Idaho on Page B3 Here are the unofficial final results in area contested races. The winners in each party face off in November. President (statewide tally) Bob Dole, Republican 73,843 Pat Buchanan, Republican 26,413 …

• Republicans Offered More Choices Than Democrats

  May 28, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A6 As Kootenai County voters head to the polls for today’s primary election, they’ll be asked to make a bevy of choices. Unless, of course, they’re Democrats.

• Low Turnout Expected Today At Polls Parties Field Only Token Opposition To Congressional Front-Runners

  May 28, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Idaho’s major congressional candidates face only token challenges in today’s primary election, and less than a fifth of November’s ballot spots for the state Legislature are being contested. That has …

• Rotating Primaries Would Make It Fair

  March 29, 1996 in City on Page B6 Those of us present at the creation of the modern political primary in 1952 remember the thrills of New Hampshire campaigning: Gov. Sherman Adams drove the lead car in the …

• Washington Voters Give Dole Nod Spokane County May Have Set Record For No-Shows In Presidential Primary

  March 27, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Election workers feel like the Maytag repairman Tuesday as they wait for voters at the South Hill Woman’s Club. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

• Tuesday’s Primary Won’t Affect 2 Races

  March 25, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A7 Washington voters have a chance Tuesday to voice a preference in the race for the White House in the state’s presidential primary. It’s a special election with special rules that …

• Dole Sweeps Midwest Primaries Victories Leave Him Just A Few Delegates Shy Of Clinching Gop Nomination

  March 20, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Bob and Elizabeth Dole acknowledge supporters during a victory celebration in Washington. Associated Press