Lewis leading Moscow mayor race

Hailey Lewis leads the Moscow mayoral race with 4,620 votes, far surpassing opponent Alex Simon's 1,981 votes. A lifelong resident of Moscow, Lewis has been on the city council since 2021 and holds a managerial role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. The city council race features Evan Holmes leading with 3,511 votes, followed by Sage McCetich and Scott Sumner, who are also close contenders. Voter turnout in Latah County reached nearly 39. 5% as of Tuesday night, indicating significant civic engagement in local governance.

The election results reflect a competitive environment, with eight candidates vying for three city council seats. The results will influence the future policies and administration of Moscow, especially with the retirement of former Mayor Art Bettge. The outcome of these elections is crucial for shaping local governance and community priorities. The Moscow elections highlight the active participation of residents in local democracy.