Whitman County voters face choices in August primary

Whitman County's primary elections on August 5 will determine which candidates advance to the general election scheduled for November 4. In Asotin County, the only contested race pits Clarkston City Councilor Sarah Reaves against Jesse Shroyer, with both candidates assured a spot in November regardless of the primary results. In Whitman County, recently appointed commissioner Chad Whetzel will face Cody Finch and Tucker J. Senter for the District 3 one-year term position, which became vacant after former commissioner Michael Largent's resignation in January. Pullman City Council has garnered significant attention, with multiple candidates vying for two four-year term seats.

Ward 1's candidates include Bobbi Bennett-Wolcott and Randy Cross, among others, while Ward 3 features contestants like Collin Bannister and Federico C. Bartolo III. The Pullman School Board's two four-year director positions have also attracted several candidates, including Amanda Tanner facing Teena Edwards for District 5. Local levies will be included on the ballot, such as a $132,000 replacement educational program levy proposed by Lamont School District. Property owners in Farmington are being asked to support a $28,000 street maintenance levy, reflecting the community's focus on local infrastructure needs.