Chamber prez to seek Rep Scott spot

The lineup for 2016 local and state elections is starting to shape up. Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce President Kate McAlister declared her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives Wednesday. Should McAlister win the Democratic nomination, she’ll likely face Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, in the general election. McAlister is the latest in a string of regional candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring. Dan McDonald is seeking the District 3 seat on the Bonner County Board of Commissioners. And Glenn Rohrer has declared his intent to challenge Shawn Keough in the Republican primary for the District 1 Senate seat/ Sandpoint Reader . More here . (Courtesy photo of Kate McAlister via Sandpoint Reader)

Question: Now, if House District 1 can only find a Republican to primary state Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard …