City of Palouse

U.S. Representative, 5th District

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• Michael BaumgartnerPrefers Republican Party
• Carmela ConroyPrefers Democratic Party

State Representative, 9th Legislative District · Position 1

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• Mary DyePrefers Republican Party

State Representative, 9th Legislative District · Position 2

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• Karina WallacePrefers Democratic Party
• Joe SchmickPrefers Republican Party

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term

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• Scott EdwardsNo party listed
• Colleen MelodyNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3

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• David StevensNo party listed
• Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4

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• Ian BirkNo party listed
• Sean O'DonnellNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term

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• Dave LarsonNo party listed
• Theo AngelisNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7

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• Todd A. BloomNo party listed
• Debra L. StephensNo party listed

Judge, Court of Appeals, Division III, District 2 · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term

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• Tyson R. HillNo party listed

Whitman County District Court Judge · Position 1

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• John HartNo party listed

Whitman County Commissioner · District 3

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• Chad WhetzelPrefers Republican Party

Whitman County Assessor

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• Wraylee FlodinPrefers Republican Party

Whitman County Auditor

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• Crystn GuenthnerStates No Party Preference
• Kenneth MillarStates No Party Preference

Whitman County Clerk

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• Jill WhelchelStates No Party Preference

Whitman County Coroner

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• Cassie RichardsonPrefers Democrat Party

Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney

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• Dan LeBeauPrefers Republican Party

Whitman County Sheriff

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• Brett J. MyersPrefers Republican Party

Whitman County Treasurer

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• Chris NelsonStates No Party Preference

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?

Whitman County Rural Library District Proposition 1: restore levy rate to $0.45 per $1,000

The Board of Trustees of the Whitman County Rural Library District adopted a Resolution concerning the Rural Library District's regular property tax levy rate. If approved, this Proposition would restore the Rural Library District's regular property tax levy rate to $0.45 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2026, for collection in 2027 and maintain that rate authorization for each of the nine succeeding years. (the actual levy rate may be reduced below the authorized maximum in any year based on annual budget requirements) and use the 2036 levy amount to calculate subsequent levy limits under chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be approved

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City of Palouse Proposition 1: infrastructure operation and maintenance levy ($55,000, one year)

For the purpose of funding the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure, the City Council of the City of Palouse proposes, pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, to impose an excess property tax levy upon all taxable property within the City in the amount of $55,000.00, an estimated $0.73058 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in the year 2026 for collection in 2027, as provided in Resolution 2026-08. Should this proposition be approved?

City of Palouse Proposition 2: swimming pool levy ($50,000, one year)

For the purpose of funding the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool, the City Council of the City of Palouse proposes, pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, to impose an excess property tax levy upon all taxable property within the City in the amount of $50,000.00, an estimated $0.6641 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in the year 2026 for collection in 2027, as provided in Resolution 2026-09. Should this proposition be approved?

City of Palouse Proposition 3: street improvements and equipment levy ($50,000, one year)

For the purpose of funding street improvements and equipment, the City Council of the City of Palouse proposes, pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, to impose an excess property tax levy upon all taxable property within the City in the amount of $50,000.00, an estimated $0.6641 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in the year 2026 for collection in 2027, as provided in Resolution 2026-10. Should this proposition be approved?

Whitman County Fire District No. 8 (LaCrosse) Proposition 1: maintenance and operation levy ($75,000 a year, four years)

The Commissioners of Whitman County Fire District No. 8 adopted Resolution No. 2026-1, concerning a proposition to finance a maintenance and operation levy for the District. This proposition would authorize the District to levy an excess property tax on all taxable property within the District at an estimated rate of $0.36 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in 2026 to raise $75,000 per year for four consecutive years, to be collected in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Should this proposition be approved?

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Whitman County Fire Protection District No. 14 (Colton) Proposition 1: levy lid lift to $1.08 per $1,000

The Board of Whitman County Fire Protection District No. 14 adopted Resolution No. 26-03 concerning a proposition to establish its regular property tax levy. This proposition authorizes the District to establish its regular property tax levy at $1.08 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2026 and collected in 2027. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection, and life safety services, replace apparatus and equipment, and provide for firefighter safety. The dollar amount of the 2026 levy collected in 2027 shall serve as the base for computing subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this Proposition be:

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LaCrosse Park and Recreation District No. 1 Proposition 1: pool and buildings levy ($75,000, one year)

Shall a special levy of $75,000, an estimated $0.31 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, be imposed on all real property in Lacrosse Parks and Recreation District 1, to be collected in 2027, for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Swimming Pool and existing buildings?

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Garfield Park and Recreation District No. 2 Proposition 1: pool levy ($140,000, one year)

The Garfield Park & Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution 2026-04, concerning a proposition to finance maintenance, repair, increased operating costs including increased wages and chemicals and to finance new equipment for the pool facilities for the year 2027. This proposition would authorize the Garfield Park & Recreation District #2 to collect a property tax levy upon all taxable property within the District in the amount of$ 140,000 an estimated $1.05 per $1,000 assessed value in the year 2026 for collection in 2027. Should this proposition be approved?

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St. John Park and Recreation District No. 3 Proposition 1: operating and pool levy ($75,000, one year)

Shall a special tax levy of $75000, an estimated $.2506 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation, for the operating fund, swimming pool, capital outlay, and/or cumulative reserve for St. John Park and Recreation District No. 3 be approved for collection in the year 2027.

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Oakesdale Park and Recreation District No. 4 Proposition 1: recreational facilities levy ($120,000, one year)

Shall the Oakesdale Park and Recreation District #4 be authorized to impose a special levy tax of $120,000, an estimated $.53 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, to be collected in 2027 for the purpose of operating, maintaining and improving its recreational facilities?

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Endicott Park and Recreation District No. 7 Proposition 1: operating and pool levy ($65,000, one year)

Shall the Endicott Parks & Recreation District No. 7 be authorized to impose a special tax levy of $65,000.00, an estimated $0.42 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the operating fund, swimming pool, capital outlay and/or cumulative reserve to be collected in 2027?

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Oakesdale Cemetery District No. 1 Proposition 1: cemetery levy ($70,000, one year)

Shall a special levy of $70,000, an estimate of $0.35 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation for collection in 2027 for the continued improvements and maintenance of the Oakesdale Cemetery District #1 be approved?

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Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 (Garfield): cemetery operation and maintenance levy ($105,000, one year)

Shall a levy by the Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 of $105,000, an estimated $.82, or less, per one thousand dollars of assessed property valuation, be collected in 2027, to help defray the costs of equipment, improving the sprinkler system, and for other operation and maintenance of the Cemetery be approved?

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St. John Cemetery District No. 3 Proposition 1: maintenance and operations levy ($20,000, one year)

Shall a special property tax levy of $20,000 in total, an estimated $ .16 per thousand dollars of valuation assessed in 2026, to be collected in 2027, to be used for one year of maintenance and operation of the St. John Cemetery District #3, be authorized and approved?

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Whitman County (Endicott) Cemetery District No. 4 Proposition 1: maintenance and operations levy renewal ($40,000, one year)

The Commissioners of Whitman County (Endicott) Cemetery District No. 4 adopted Resolution No. 2026-1, concerning a proposition to finance a maintenance and operations levy for the District. This proposition would authorize the District to levy an excess property tax on all taxable property within the District at an estimated rate of $0.37 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in 2026, to raise $40,000, to be collected in 2027. This levy renews an existing levy that expires in 2026. Should this proposition be approved?

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