East Spokane Water District No. 1 Commissioner
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ghodsee | 381 | 54.27% |
| William Riordan | 321 | 45.73% |
* 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.
About the Race
The Candidates
Joseph Ghodsee
- Age:
- 26
- City:
- Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Homeschooled and received a high school diploma in 2017. Earned two associate degrees in criminal justice and political science from North Idaho College in 2024. Currently studying supply chain management at Gonzaga University. Holds certificates in machining and business administration from the Kootenai Technical Education Campus and Harvard Business School Online, respectively.
Work experience: Currently focusing on his education. Has worked a variety of trade jobs including as a millwright, machinist and welder. Veteran of the United States Air Force. Volunteers with variety of local groups and nonprofits.
Political experience: Ran for a seat on the Spokane Valley City Council but was knocked out in the primary election in August. Appointed member of the Rathdrum Urban Renewal Board prior to moving in 2024. Appointed to the Spokane Valley City Council’s Homeless Housing Task Force as a member with lived experience being homeless in April 2025.
Family: Married to Catherine Ghodsee. Has one daughter.
William Riordan
- City:
- Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: attended Portland Community College but did not graduate.
Work experience: Has been in the automotive business for 50 years, running new car dealerships.
Political experience: This is his first time running for public office, but Riordan was appointed to the board in June after Rick Scott left the board.
Family: Not married, but has three adult children.
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