NOTICE OF AUGUST 5, 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION
The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 7th.
The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, July 7th. First time voters can register in person until 5:00 pm Monday, July 28th at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, 1016 N. 4th Ave., Pasco.
Voters requiring assistance: Election ballots, registration forms, voting assistance for elderly and disabled persons, Spanish language and other election and voter registration information are available at the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, you may call 509.545.3538, or visit www.co.franklin.wa.us/elections.
The August 5 ballot will include:
Federal – Partisan Offices Commissioner, District 3, 4 year term
U.S. Representative, District 4, 2 year term Mark Kraft, (Prefers Republican Party)
Gavin Seim, (Prefers Republican Party) Melinda Didier, (Prefers Republican Party)
Estakio Beltran (Prefers Democratic Party) Rick Miller, (Prefers Republican Party)
Dan Newhouse (Prefers Republican Party) Coroner, 4 year term
Clint Didier (Prefers Republican Party) Dan R Blasdel (Prefers Republican Party)
Josh Ramirez (Prefers Independent Party) Prosecuting Attorney, 4 year term
Gordon Allen Pross (Prefers Republican Party) Shawn P. Sant, (Prefers Republican Party)
Tony Sandoval (Prefers Democratic Party) Sheriff, 4 year term
Kevin Midbust (Prefers Republican Party) Jim Raymond, (Prefers Republican Party)
Glen R. Stockwell (Prefers Republican Party) Richard Lathim, (Prefers Republican Party)
George Cicotte (Prefers Republican Party) Treasurer, 4 year term
Janéa Holmquist (Prefers Republican Party) Josie Koelzer, (Prefers Republican Party)
Richard Wright (Prefers Independent Party) Election of Political Party Precinct Committee Officer
State – Partisan Offices Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 10, Partisan, 2 year term
Legislative District 9 Israel Rios – Democrat
Representative Pos. 1, 2 year term Caroline C. Bowdish – Democrat
Susan Fagan, (Prefers Republican Party) Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 37, Partisan, 2 year term
Representative Pos. 2, 2 year term Ethan B Brackenbury – Republican
Joe Schmick, (Prefers G.O.P. Party) Jeff Burckhard – Republican
Legislative District 16 Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 55, Partisan, 2 year term
Representative Pos. 1, 2 year term William Parramore – Republican
Mary Ruth Edwards, (Prefers Republican Party) Richard Lathim – Republican
Maureen S. Walsh, (Prefers Republican Party) Ryan Johnson – Republican
Representative Pos. 2, 2 year term Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 80, Partisan, 2 year term
Terry R. Nealey, (Prefers Republican Party) Melinda Didier – Republican
County – Partisan Offices Kevin A. Carle – Republican
Assessor, 4 year term Precinct Committee Officer, Precinct 100, Partisan, 2 year term
Steven Marks, (Prefers Republican Party) LaWanda Hatch – Republican
Auditor, Partisan, 4 year term James (Jim) Follansbee – Republican
Matt Beaton, (Prefers Republican Party)
Clerk, Partisan, 4 year term
Byron J. Pugh, (Prefers Republican Party)
Michael J. Killian, (Prefers Republican Party)
The Franklin County Auditor will conduct a logic and accuracy test at 10:00am on the 23rd day of July, 2014 at the Franklin County Election Center, 116 N 3rd Ave., Pasco, for the purpose of checking ballot tabulating equipment for the Primary Election in Franklin County, State of Washington, to be held August 5, 2014. The logic and accuracy test is open to the political parties, the press, and the public.
The Canvassing Board of Franklin County will meet on Monday, August 18th at 1:30pm to review the Auditor’s abstract of votes for validity and direct preparation of the Certificate of Election. The signing of the official certification will begin on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 at 1:30pm. Both meetings will take place at the Franklin County Election Center, located at 116 N 3rd Ave, Pasco. These meetings are open to the public. For additional information regarding the election please call 509.545.3538 or www.co.franklin.wa.us/elections.
Dated at Pasco, Washington, this 20th day of June, 2014.
MATT BEATON, County Auditor of Franklin County and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections.
Publish Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the Franklin County Graphic.)