{"id":20823,"date":"2024-05-01T01:31:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T07:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=20823"},"modified":"2024-04-29T16:41:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T22:41:19","slug":"may-primary-election-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/01\/may-primary-election-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"May Primary Election Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who\u2019s Running In Blaine County<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BY ISAIAH FRIZZELL<\/em><\/p>\n

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Depending who you talk to, Blaine County is either the bluest county in all of Idaho or the reddest. The time to find out is upcoming and you might be wondering the specifics of who is running, what their party is and all the ensuing deadlines.
\nThe information below comes directly from the people who know. You can see the list online with contact information at https:\/\/www.co.blaine.id.us\/450\/Candidate-Filings.<\/p>\n

The power is in the hands of the people to elect their representatives. It\u2019s time to make a decision, get out there and change the landscape as you see fit.<\/p>\n

Early Voting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early voting for the May Primary Election is April 29 through May 17.
\nEarly voting begins the fourth Monday (three weeks prior) of an election.
\nEarly voting takes place on the first floor of the Blaine County Courthouse, Monday\u2013Friday, 8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n

The last day for early voting is always the Friday before the election.<\/p>\n

Sample Ballots can be found at
\nhttps:\/\/www.co.blaine.id.us\/1115\/Sample-Ballots<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Running in the May 2024 Election<\/p>\n

Commissioner District 1:<\/p>\n

Chris Johnson (D)
\nLindsay Mollineaux (D)<\/p>\n

Commissioner District 3:<\/p>\n

Angenie McCleary (D)<\/p>\n

Sheriff<\/p>\n

Morgan Ballis (D)
\nSteve Harkins (D)
\nAaron Hughston (R)<\/p>\n

Prosecuting Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt Fredback (D)<\/p>\n

Precincts<\/p>\n

Blaine County has 16 voter precincts.
\nPolls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
\nEarly voting starts April 29 and continues until the Friday before the election.
\nYou may request an absentee ballot until May 10. All ballots have to be cast before 8 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by the elections office by May 21.<\/p>\n

Precinct Committeeman Chairs on the Ballot – Democrat<\/strong><\/p>\n

01 North Blaine County – Candice Stark (D)
\n02 Sun Valley LeRoy – Hayes (D)
\n04 South Ketchum GG – Luke (D)
\n05 Quigley – Chantal Westerman (D)
\n06 Deer Creek – Lara McLean (D)
\n07 NW Hailey – Dana DuGan (D)
\n08 NE Hailey – Patricia Dorr (D)
\n10 NW Woodside Pedro Manuel Miramontes Ort\u00edz (D)
\n11 SE Woodside – Karen Bliss (D)
\n12 Poverty Flats – Linda McMahon (D)
\n15 Gannett \/ Picabo – Pamela Ridgway (D)<\/p>\n

Precinct Committeeman Chairs on the Ballot – Republican<\/strong><\/p>\n

01 North Blaine County \u2013 Darcy Creech (R)
\n02 Sun Valley Adam \u2013 Chafetz (R)
\n03 North Ketchum \u2013 Jill Williams (R)
\n04 South Ketchum \u2013 Juanita Young (R)
\n05 Quigley -\u2013 Maria Gerhardt (R)
\n06 Deer Creek \u2013 Brian Opp (R)
\n07 NW Hailey \u2013 Phil Rainey (R)
\n08 NE Hailey \u2013 Heather Lauer (R)
\n09 SW Hailey -\u2013 Debbie ONeill (R)
\n11 SE Woodside -\u2013 Andrea Parker (R)
\n12 Poverty Flats \u2013 Shawn Grow (R)
\n13 Bellevue -\u2013 John Casey (R)
\n14 Carey \u2013 Sherie Taylor (R)
\n15 Gannett \/ Picabo \u2013 Nicholas Purdy (R)<\/p>\n

Senators & House Representatives<\/strong><\/p>\n

District 26<\/p>\n

State Senator
\nRon Taylor (D)
\nKala Tate (I)
\nLaurie Lickley (R)<\/p>\n

State House of Representatives<\/strong><\/p>\n

District 26 Seat A<\/p>\n

Ned W Burns (D)
\nKally Schiffler (R)
\nMike Pohanka (R)<\/p>\n

District 26 Seat B<\/p>\n

Chris Hansen (D)
\nLyle Johnstone (R)
\nJack Nelsen (R)<\/p>\n

Absentee Voting
\nRequest an absentee ballot online at https:\/\/voteidaho.gov\/.<\/p>\n

Absentee ballots are available for all elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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