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Spokane Area
Spokane County, Washington
Spokane Area is one of the areas that make up Spokane County. It has no local government of its own: it's on the map so everyone outside a city or town can find their ballot.
Voters in Spokane Area are in U.S. Congressional District 5. Spokane Area is split between districts, so part of the area votes in WA Legislative District 3, WA Legislative District 4, WA Legislative District 6, WA Legislative District 9, WA Legislative District 3, WA Legislative District 4, WA Legislative District 6, WA Legislative District 9, Central Valley School District, Cheney School District, East Valley School District (Spokane), Freeman School District, Great Northern School District, Liberty School District, Mead School District, Nine Mile Falls School District, Orchard Prairie School District, Reardan-Edwall School District, Spokane Public Schools and West Valley School District (Spokane). Enter your street address below to see exactly which races are on your ballot.
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In Spokane County
Elections OfficeVoting center
1033 W Gardner Ave, Spokane Directions
Located 1/2 block west of Monroe St and one block south of Boone Ave. Entrance near Southwest end of building near flagpole. Metered parking available.
Spokane Fair & Expo CenterVoting center
404 N Havana St, Spokane Directions
Open only for the 2026 General Election
Spokane Valley - CenterPlaceVoting center
2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley Directions
CenterPlace is near the Valley YMCA off Mirabeau Parkway. Voter Service Center is open Election Day only, April 28, 2026, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Airway Heights Library
1213 S Lundstrom St, Airway Heights Directions
Located in front of the Airway Heights Library.
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2026 General Election
in 7 daysTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Ballots due
- Drop boxes and voting centers close 8:00 p.m.
- Register by
- Oct 26, 2026
Candidates on the Spokane Area ballot
State
State Senator, 6th Legislative District
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Jeff HolyPrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 3rd Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Tony KiepePrefers Republican Party
- Natasha HillPrefers Democrat Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 3rd Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Natalie PoulsonPrefers Republican Party
- Luc Jasmin IIIPrefers Democratic Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 4th Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Hillary Q. PhamPrefers Republican Party
- Trent MaierPrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 4th Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Rob TupperPrefers Democratic Party
- Rob ChasePrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 6th Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Michaela KelsoPrefers Democratic Party
- Alan NolanPrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 6th Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Jonathan BinglePrefers Republican Party
- Julia PaynePrefers Democratic Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 9th Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Mary DyePrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 9th Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Karina WallacePrefers Democratic Party
- Joe SchmickPrefers Republican Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Judges & courts
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Scott Edwards
- Colleen Melody
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- David Stevens
- Jaime Michelle Hawk
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Ian Birk
- Sean O'Donnell
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Dave Larson
- Theo Angelis
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Todd A. Bloom
- Debra L. Stephens
Judge, Court of Appeals, Division III, District 1 · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Tracy Arlene Staab
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Patrick T Johnson
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Mike (Michael) Valerien
- Deanna Kathleen Crull
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 3
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Jenny Zappone
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Nicholas Ulrich
- Michael R Addams
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 5
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Jennifer L. Fassbender
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 6
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Andrew Biviano
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Aimee N. Maurer
Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 8
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Richard M. Leland
County
Spokane County Commissioner · District 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Amber WaldrefPrefers Democratic Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Commissioner · District 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Suzanne SchmidtPrefers Republican Party
- Rachelle MillerPrefers Independent Party
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Assessor
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Tom KonisPrefers Republican Party
Spokane County Auditor
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Callie GeePrefers Democratic Party
- Michael CathcartPrefers Republican Party
Spokane County Clerk
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Dave LucasPrefers Republican Party
- Elliot RobisonPrefers Democratic Party
Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney · Short and full term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Preston McCollamPrefers Republican Party
- Danny TarkentonStates No Party Preference
Spokane County Sheriff
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- John F. NowelsPrefers Republican Party
Spokane County Treasurer
Vote for 1 · 1 candidateUncontested
- Mike VolzPrefers Republican Party
Stevens County Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner · District 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Howie Kubik
- Andrea Morgan
Only part of Spokane Area votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Ballot issues
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define "income." This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as "biologically male" from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students' healthcare providers. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Central Valley School District Proposition 1: replacement programs and operations levy
Proposition No. 1 Central Valley School District No. 356 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Central Valley School District No. 356 adopted Resolution No. 26-13, concerning a proposition to fund educational programs and operations expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for educational expenses not funded by the State (including, but not limited to, teacher and classified staff compensation, nurses, counselors, safety staff, music, athletics, advanced courses, extracurricular activities): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $2.50 $48,900,000 2029 $2.50 $50,550,000 2030 $2.50 $52,400,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 26-13. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Cheney School District Proposition 1: replacement programs and operation levy
Proposition No. 1 Cheney School District No. 360 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy The Board of Directors of Cheney School District No. 360 adopted Resolution No. 27-25-26, concerning a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State (including school safety, athletics, extracurricular activities, art, music, special education and staffing above the State allocation): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $2.10 $18,450,000 2029 $2.10 $19,000,000 2030 $2.10 $19,550,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 27-25-26. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Cheney School District Proposition 2: replacement technology, security and infrastructure levy
Proposition No. 2 Cheney School District No. 360 Replacement Capital Levy for Technology, Security and Infrastructure Improvements The Board of Directors of Cheney School District No. 360 adopted Resolution No. 28-25-26, concerning a replacement levy for capital improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to make technology, security and infrastructure improvements (including acquiring and installing instructional technology equipment, security cameras and entry controls; and upgrading other infrastructure for safety): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $0.10 $880,000 2029 $0.15 $1,350,000 2030 $0.20 $1,900,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 28-25-26. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
East Valley School District Proposition 1: replacement capital levy
Proposition No. 1 East Valley School District No. 361 Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security, Infrastructure, and Technology Improvements The Board of Directors of East Valley School District No. 361 adopted Resolution No. 2848, concerning a capital levy for safety, security, infrastructure and technology improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for District-wide safety, security, infrastructure and technology improvements (including making safety, security, communication, parking and traffic improvements; replacing plumbing, HVAC, roofs and electrical systems; and improving educational technology, cybersecurity and online safety): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $0.99 $6,793,300 2028 $0.99 $6,996,996 all as provided in Resolution No. 2848. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Nine Mile Falls School District Proposition 1: replacement programs and operations levy
Proposition No. 1 Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 Replacement Educational Programs And Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 adopted Resolution No. 11-26, concerning a proposition to finance educational programs and operations expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of educational programs and operations expenses not funded by the State (including safety, music, arts, nurses, counselors, class size reduction, athletics, transportation, technology, extracurricular and enrichment activities): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $2.10 $4,354,837 2029 $2.10 $4,428,827 2030 $2.10 $4,504,075 all as provided in Resolution No. 11-26. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Nine Mile Falls School District Proposition 2: six-year capital levy
Proposition No. 2 Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 Capital Levy for Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Improvements The Board of Directors of Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 adopted Resolution No. 12-26, concerning a proposition to fund District-wide safety, security and infrastructure improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes on all taxable property within the District to replace a failing roof and condemned portable classrooms at Lakeside High School and modernize aged security systems, fire systems, facilities, and infrastructure District-wide: Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $0.38 $774,853 2028 $0.38 $788,018 2029 $0.38 $801,407 2030 $0.38 $815,023 2031 $0.38 $828,871 2032 $0.38 $842,954 all as provided in Resolution No. 12-26. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane Public Schools Proposition 1: replacement programs and operation levy
Proposition No. 1 Spokane School District No. 81 (Spokane Public Schools) Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy The Board of Directors of Spokane School District No. 81 adopted Resolution No. 2026-11, concerning a proposition to fund educational programs and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for educational programs and operation expenses not funded by the State (including class size, advanced courses, special education, nurses, counselors, technology support, safety staff, music, athletics, and extracurricular activities): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $2.50 $107,000,000 2029 $2.50 $111,000,000 2030 $2.50 $115,000,000 all as provided in Resolution No. 2026-11. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
West Valley School District Proposition 1: replacement programs and operations levy
Proposition No. 1 West Valley School District No. 363 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy The Board of Directors of West Valley School District No. 363 adopted Resolution No. 26-04, concerning a proposition to fund educational programs and operations expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for educational programs and operations expenses not funded by the State (including smaller class size, advanced courses, nurses, counselors, technology, safety, music, athletics, extracurricular activities, facility maintenance/repair, operations): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $2.50 $10,479,522 2029 $2.50 $10,793,908 2030 $2.50 $10,955,816 all as provided in Resolution No. 26-04. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
West Valley School District Proposition 2: replacement safety, security and infrastructure levy
Proposition No. 2 West Valley School District No. 363 Safety, Security and Infrastructure Improvements Replacement Levy The Board of Directors of West Valley School District No. 363 adopted Resolution No. 26-05, concerning a proposition to fund safety, security and infrastructure improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to make District-wide safety, security and infrastructure improvements (including modernizing entrance security, door locks, cameras; replacing HVAC at Spokane Valley High; constructing library addition at Pasadena Park Elementary): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $1.00 $4,191,809 2029 $1.00 $4,317,563 all as provided in Resolution No. 26-05. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 2 Proposition 1: EMS levy renewal ($0.50)
Proposition No. 1 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition Reauthorizing and Continuing Regular Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy The Board of Fire Commissioners of Spokane County Fire District No. 2 adopted Resolution 2026-4 concerning a proposition to continue its emergency medical services property tax levy. This proposition would authorize the board of commissioners to continue to fund emergency medical services for its citizens by renewing a regular property tax levy of $.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a period of six consecutive years to be collected beginning in 2027. Should this proposition be enacted into law?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 3 Proposition 1: EMS levy (up to $0.50)
Proposition No. 1 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 3 Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy The Board of Fire Commissioners of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 3 adopted Resolution #26-5 concerning a proposition to fund emergency medical services. Will Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 3 be authorized to fund emergency medical services for its citizens by imposing a regular property tax levy of $.50 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a period of six consecutive years to be collected beginning in 2027?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 9 Proposition 1: fire levy lid lift ($0.65 → $1.50)
Proposition No. 1 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 9 Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Services The Board of Fire Commissioners of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 9 adopted Resolution No. 26-8 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund District operations. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to be levied in 2026 and allows annual levy revenue increases of up to 6% per year for the next five years (but not to exceed the $1.50 rate limit). The dollar amount of the final levy shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 9 Proposition 2: $70 million fire station bonds
Proposition No. 2 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 9 Fire Station and Firefighter Safety Improvements General Obligation Bonds - $70,000,000 The Board of Fire Commissioners of Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 9, Spokane County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 26-9 concerning bonds to improve, construct and acquire public safety facilities. To meet increased demand for fire, emergency medical, wildfire and rescue response services, and enhance firefighter health and safety, this proposition authorizes the District to renovate, modernize and construct fire stations and facilities and replace a fire station, construct a training/classroom building, and make capital improvements; issue $70,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 26-9. Should this proposition be approved?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 11 Proposition 1: EMS levy ($0.35)
Proposition No. 1 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 11 Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy Shall Fire District 11 EMS levy a regular property tax in the sum of $.35 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation each year for six years beginning in 2026 to be collected in 2027 for the provision of emergency medical services?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Spokane County Fire District 12 Proposition 1: EMS levy ($0.50)
Proposition 1 Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12 Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy Shall Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12 be authorized to levy a regular property tax in the sum of $.50 per $1000 assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2027 to be collected in 2027 through 2032, inclusive, for the provision of Emergency Medical Services all as provided in Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 12 - Resolution No. 26-4 and the Laws of the State of Washington RCW 84.52.069?
Only part of Spokane Area votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
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