Sharon Culbreth

Party: Republican

Age: 64

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio. Moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1979.

Personal: Married. Two children, two grandchildren.

Education: 1.5 years of college.

Professional: Has sold real estate for 30 years. Currently works for GMAC Real Estate Northwest.

Political: No previous experience.

First Priority: Property taxes.

Quote: “To put these people in a position where they have to leave because of (high) taxes is a sin.”

Party: Democrat

Age: 62

Hometown: Missoula. Moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1972.

Personal: Married, two daughters.

Education: Bachelor’s from the University of Montana; master’s from the Hartford Seminary.

Professional: Retired from Coeur d’Alene High School in 2005 after 31 years.

Political: Elected to the Idaho House in 2002 and 2004. Assistant minority leader.

First Priority: Preserve and improve the quality of life: good jobs, education excellence and a fair tax system.

Quote: “I’m working hard to represent this area with openness, reason and balance.”