Filing deadline in WA is Friday

Tools

Story Published: Jun 5, 2009 at 6:46 AM PST

Story Updated: Jun 5, 2009 at 6:46 AM PST

By Stephanie Smith

Watch the video
ASOTIN - Filing week in Washington is wrapping up and candidates are signing up and preparing to campaign.

In Asotin County, only two contested local races were taking shape as of Thursday night.

The newly appointed county assessor Dave Abbott will run against Chris Wood. The Clarkston Port Commissioner Seat 3 will also see a contest, with incumbent Marvin Jackson facing off against Jock Pring.

For Asotin City Council Keith Delzer, Robert Van Pelt, Mervin Schneider and David Weakland were all running unopposed as of Thursday.

It's a similar story in Clarkston as Kathleen Warren, John Smith and Larry Baumberger were unopposed, along with newly-appointed council member George Nash.

Candidates have until 5 pm Friday to file. The Washington primary election is August 18.

Current Weather

Icon
Current Temp 38.0 °F
Overcast
More Weather

Upload directly from your mobile device.

Learn how

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

On Demand

Resources and info you need to prepare for the switch to DTV.

Stay Connected

Viewer Poll

Has spring arrived early or will winter weather return?

  • It’s an early spring.
  • Old Man Winter will return.
  • It’s a toss-up.

Poll Results