2006 Washington State local elections
The following local races were on the ballot in Washington State during the 2006 election. The filing period for candidates for public office was July 24 through July 28, 2006. Washington State's primary election was held on September 19, 2006.
County & Local Elections
Adams County">Adams County, Washington">Adams County
County Commissioner District 3- Jeffrey W. Stevens
- David Anderson
- Nancy McBroom
- Paulette Gibler
- Gary Brueher
- Randy Flyckt
- Douglas Barger
- Laura Danekas
Asotin County">Asotin County, Washington">Asotin County
City Council
City of AsotinCity of Asotin Council Pos 3
- Vickie Bonfield
- Marvin A. Schneider
- Del Schnider
City of Clarkston Council Pos 1
- Dave Richards
- John Smith
- Larry Baumberger
- Terry Beadles
- Kathy Renggli
Fire Districts
Asotin County Fire Protection District No. 1Fire Protection District No. 1 Comm Pos 2
- Patrick Loseth
Port Districts
Port of ClarkstonPort Commissioner Dist 1
- Don Hillis
School districts
Clarkston School District No. 250-185Clarkston School Dist Director Dist 2
- Nancy Randall
- Lloyd Wallis
- Judy Rooney
- Dennis Lentz
Asotin-Anatone School Director Dist 2
- Chris Loseth
- Lorine Utmor
Asotin-Anatone School Director Dist 4
- Kenneth Weiss
Benton County">Benton County, Washington">Benton County
Benton County Assessor- Carolyn Kathleen Joyce
- Barbara Wagner
- Bobbie Gagner
- Byron Pugh
- Josie Delvin
- John Hansens
- Rick Corson
- Kimberly Kennedy
- Mark A. Cope
- Andy Miller
- Larry D. Taylor
- Duane A. Davidson
Chelan County">Chelan County, Washington">Chelan County
Chelan County CommissionersDistrict 2
- Keith Goehner
District 2
- Bob Boyd
- Gary Montague
- Russ Griffith
- Evely L. Arnold
- Siri Woods
- Wayne Harris
- Gary Riesen
- Mike Harum
- David E. Griffiths
- Alicia Nakata
- Nancy Harmon
Clallam County">Clallam County, Washington">Clallam County
- Assessor
- Auditor
- Treasurer
- Pros. Atty
- Sheriff
- Director of DCD
- Dist. Court 1 Judge
- Dist. Court 2 Judge
- County Commissioner Dist. 3
- *Mike Doherty - Incumbent
- PUD Commissioner Dist. 3
- 5 Charter Review Commissioners from each Commissioner Dist.
Cowlitz County">Cowlitz County, Washington">Cowlitz County
County Assessor- Terry McLaughlin - Incumbent
- Kristina K. Swanson - Incumbent
- Roni A. Booth - Incumbent
- Jeff Rasmussen - Incumbent
- Axel Swanson
- The following candidates for County Commissioner lost the primary.
- *Ken Spring
- *Chuck Wallace
- *Elizabeth J. Webb
- Timothy J. Davidson - Incumbent
- Sue Baur - Incumbent
- Bill Mahoney - Incumbent
- Judy 'Lyons' Ainslie - Incumbent
- Judge Position 1
- *David R. Koss - Incumbent
- Judge Position 2
- *Edward J. Putka - Incumbent
- Commissioner District 2
- *Mark McCrady
- *John Searing -
- *Howard Meharg
Island County">Island County, Washington">Island County
Place data here pleaseKing County">King County, Washington">King County
- King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng, R
- Seattle City Council, Seat 9 - Sally Clark, NP
Kitsap County">Kitsap County, Washington">Kitsap County
County Commissioner District 3- Patricia Lent
- Jim Avery
- Karen Flynn
- Dave Peterson
- Greg Sandstrom
- Russ Hauge
- Steve Boyer
- Barbara Stephenson
- James Riehl
- W. Daniel Phillips
- Marilyn Paja
Kittitas County">Kittitas County, Washington">Kittitas County
County Assessor- Iris Rominger
- Jerald Pettit
- Joyce Julsrud
- Perry Huston - Incumbent, running for Sheriff in '06
- Fennelle Miller
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20130612143757/http://miller4kittitas.com/
- Dale Hubbard
- Mark McClain
- Lower County
- *Tom Haven
- Upper County
- *Darrel Ellis
- Greg Zempel
- Gene Dana
- Perry Huston
- Amy Mills
- John Hanson
Lewis County">Lewis County, Washington">Lewis County
County Assessor- Dianne Dorey
- Gary E. Zandell
- A. Kathy Brack
- Dennis Hadaller
- Terry L. Wilson
- Jeremy Randolph
- Steve Mansfield
- Rose Bowman
- Michael P. Roewe
- R.W. Buzzard
Mason County">Mason County, Washington">Mason County
Mason County Commissioner District 3- Jayni Kamin
- Dixie Smith
- Al Brotche
- Pat Swartos
- Wes Stockwell
- Gary Burleson
- Steve Whybark
- Elisabeth Frazier
- Johnny "Jack" Janda
- Bruce E. Jorgenson
Okanogan County">Okanogan County, Washington">Okanogan County
Okanogan County Commissioner District #3- Mary Lou Peterson
- Peggy Robbins
- Scott D. Furman
- Delmer L. Shove
- Jackie Bradley http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/apr/16/longtime-okanogan-clerk-killed-in-wreck/
- Kark F. Sloan
- Frank Rogers
- Chris Culp
- Dave Edwards
Pierce County">Pierce County, Washington">Pierce County
Pierce County Auditor- Pat McCarthy
- Gerald Horne
- Shawn Bunney
- Barbra Gelman
- Terry Lee
San Juan County">San Juan County, Washington">San Juan County
San Juan County Commissioner District 6- Robert O. Myhr
- Paul G. Dossett
- Si A. Stephens
- Mary Jean Cahail
- Stewart Andrew
- Randall K. Gaylord
- Bill Cumming
- Kathy Turnbull
Skagit County">Skagit County, Washington">Skagit County
There may be a November 2006 special ballot by the Skagit County Commissioners to adopt a fluoridation ordinance that would allow and require the Skagit Public Utility District #1 to adjust the natural level of fluoride in its water supply so that a greater number of Skagit County residents can receive the proven benefits of fluoride, and thereby oral disease may be reduced. For more information read: orSkagit County Commissioner District 3
- Ted W. Anderson
- Sharon Dillon
Skagit County Assessor
- Mark Leander
- Norma Brummett
- Nancy Scott
- Bruce Bacon
- Tom Seguine
- Jennifer Bouwens
- *Website: http://www.electjenbouwens.com
- Rick Grimstead
- Katie Jungquist
- Stephen Skelton
- David Svaren
- Robbie Robertson
Spokane County">Spokane County, Washington">Spokane County
Spokane County Commissioner District 3- Phil Harris - Incumbent
- Bonnie Mager
- *Bonnie has been executive director of Citizens for Clean Air, the Eastern Washington Coordinator for Washington Environmental Council and Director of Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County.
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20060813220156/http://www.votebonniemager.com/
- George Orr
- *Former Washington State Representative, U.S. Navy Veteran, Career Firefighter, former PTA President, school district Boardmember
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20060814144827/http://www.votegeorgeorr.com/
- *Additional Info: https://web.archive.org/web/20060513182355/http://www.spokanedemocrats.org/index.cfm?page=hopefuls.cfm
- Barbara "Barb" K. Chamberlain
- *Director of Communications & Public Affairs at Washington State University Spokane since 1998; Friends of the Falls Board of Directors; University District Development Steering Committee; Co-chair, Citizens for Spokane Schools, 2006 successful levy campaign; former Idaho State Legislator, former Chair North Idaho College Board of Trustees
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20110202175619/http://votebarbchamberlain.com/
- Larry R. Vandervert
- Vicky M. Dalton - Incumbent
- Mike Volz
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20071010130036/http://votevolz.com/
- Ralph Baker - Incumbent
- Judy Personett
- *Website: http://www.electpersonettassessor.com
- Brad Stark
- *Currently a Spokane City Council member
- Thomas R. Fallquist - Incumbent
- Steve Tucker - Incumbent
- Bob Caruso
- Jim Reierson
- Ozzie D. Knezovich - Incumbent
- *Website: http://www.ozzieforsheriff.com/
- James Flavel
- Cal Walker
- *Website: http://www.calwalkerforsheriff.com/
- Bob Wrigley
- D. E. "Skip" Chilberg
- Vance W. Peterson - Incumbent
- Sara B. Derr - Incumbent
- *Website: http://www.reelectsaraderr.com/
- Dan Davis
- F. Dana Kelley.
- John O. Cooney
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20080821075610/http://www.cooney4judge.com/
- Mark A. Laiminger
- *Senior Deputy Prosecutor, Spokane County
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20071009043919/http://www.marklaiminger.org/
- Patti Connolly Walker - IncumbentSpokane County District Court
- *EDUCATION: B.A. Law & Psychology, Carleton University, 1985; J.D. Gonzaga University School of Law, cum laude, 1988.
- *OCCUPATION: Spokane District & Municipal Court Judge, Position 4.
- *EMPLOYER: Spokane County District & Municipal Court.
- *LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: Judge Patti Connolly Walker is the only Position 4 candidate with judicial experience. Elected in 2002 to District & Municipal Court after serving as Court Commissioner, Judge Walker was first a civil litigation attorney and criminal prosecutor for 13 years. She set up the Internet Crimes Unit, prosecuted adult entertainment cases and individuals who sexually abused children. She successfully argued constitutional cases before the Washington State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- *OPTIONAL INFORMATION: An avid hockey coach, Patti shares her love of hockey and sports with her three children ages 13, 11 and 8.
- *Candidate Statement: A trusted leader in our court, Judge Walker was elected Acting Presiding Judge for 2006. A community leader, she was President of multiple Lawyers Associations and served on numerous Boards. Accomplished, fair and impartial, she was instrumental in developing and implementing the comprehensive DUI court. Judge Walker is endorsed by those who closely monitor the courts including Judges & Community Leaders, the Regional Labor Council, State Patrol Troopers Association, Washington Council of Police/Sheriffs, Fraternal Order of Police, Spokane Police Guild, Spokane Sheriffs Association, Spokane Firefighters Union and Prosecutor Steve Tucker. She is rated Exceptionally Well Qualified - Washington Women Lawyers.
- *Questionnaire: Received by Spokane County Bar Association
- *Official web site: www.judgepattiwalker.com
- Mary C. Logan
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20070630181633/http://www.maryloganforjudge.com/
- Gregory J. Tripp - Incumbent
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20070929044901/http://www.judgetripp.com/
- *Rated exceptionally well-qualified by the Spokane County Bar Association and Washington Women Lawyers
- *Candidate Statement: "A District Court Judge since 1997, I am honored to serve the Spokane community, where I have lived and worked for over 30 years. As the only candidate with long term, proven experience as an attorney, prosecutor and judge, I have the support of our local legal community. Anyone who appears in court deserves to be treated with respect and courtesy. A judge should be open-minded and fair - and those who have committed crimes should be held accountable for their actions."
- *Endorsed by The Spokesman Review, see website for list of extensive legal community endorsements
- Jeffrey Leslie
- Debra R. Hayes
- *Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20061208103020/http://www.debrahayesforjudge.com/
- Mike Nelson
- *Website: http://www.willworkforjustice.com/
- Harvey A. Dunham - Incumbent
- *Website: http://www.retain-dunham.com
- David Stevens
- *Deputy Spokane County Prosecutor, U.S. Navy veteran
- *Website: http://www.davidstevens.org/
- Christine L. Carlile
- Donna Wilson - Incumbent
- Annette S. Plese - Incumbent
- Richard B. White - Incumbent
Stevens County">Stevens County, Washington">Stevens County
Stevens County Assessor- Al Taylor
- Tim Gray
- Patricia A. Chester
- Merrill J. Ott
- Patti Hancock
- John G. Wetle
- Craig Thayer
- Sue Harnasch
- Pamela F. Payne
- K.O. Rosenberg
Thurston County">Thurston County, Washington">Thurston County
Thurston County Conservation District Supervisor Position 2- David L. Hall
- Paul J. Pickett
- Bud Kerr
- Kevin O'Sullivan
Thurston County Auditor
Thurston County Clerk
- Betty J. Gould
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney
- Ed Holm
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Thurston County Superior Court Judge Position 8
Thurston County District Judge Position 1
- Susan A. Dubuisson
- CL Stilz
- John Livingston
- Chuck Cline
- Paul Eddy
- Vacant
Whatcom County">Whatcom County, Washington">Whatcom County
Whatcom County Council District 1- L. Ward Nelson
Yakima County">Yakima County, Washington">Yakima County
Yakima County Commissioner Position 3- Jesse Palacios
- Dave Cook
- Corky Mattingly
- Kim Eaton
- Maurice Rice
- Ron Zirkle
- Ken Irwin
- Ilene Thompson
- Kevin Roy
- Rod Fitch
- Donald W. Engel
- Michael McCarthy
- Maggie Perez
- Patsy Callaghan
- Bruce Ricks
Judicial races
Court of Appeals Division I, District 1, Position 4
- Ronald E. Cox - Incumbent
Court of Appeals Division I, District 1, Position 7
- Marlin J Appelwick - Incumbent
Court of Appeals Division I, District 3, Position 1
- Mary Kay Becker - Incumbent
- Jeff Teichert
Court of Appeals Division II, District 1, Position 3
- Christine Quinn-Brintnall - Incumbent
- Beth Jensen
Court of Appeals Division II, District 2, Position 2
- David H. Armstrong - Incumbent
Court of Appeals Division II, District 3, Position 1
- Joel Penoyar - Incumbent
- Brent Boger
Court of Appeals Division III, District 1, Position 1
- John A. Schultheis - Incumbent
Court of Appeals Division III, District 3, Position 2
- Teresa C. Kulik - Incumbent