Nonpartisan Doctors of Cd'A announces endorsements

Nonpartisan Doctors of Coeur d’Alene, a group comprising more than 70 local physicians from various political parties and beliefs, announced the slate of candidates it is endorsing for election in the May 17 primary.

"We promote civility and kindness, and shun bullying and intimidation," NDOC said in an announcement Friday. "We stand with frontline workers in healthcare, first responders, and law enforcement. We support qualified, experienced, and competent leadership with two objectives in mind. First, to help us on our mission to provide exceptional care for our community, and second, to maintain a vibrant local economy.

“These goals are directed towards continuing to attract and retain high-quality healthcare workers to care for the people of this region.”

NDOC group members reviewed candidates, with input from the Idaho Medical Association and from local health care leaders, and make the following endorsements:

Legislature District 1 State Senator — Jim Woodward; Legislature District 2 State Senator — Jon Cantamessa; Legislature District 4 State Senator — Tara Malek; Legislative District 5 State Senator — Peter Riggs; Legislature District 1 State Representative Position B — Sage Dixon; Legislature District 3 State Representative Position B — Jordan Redman;

Legislature District 5 State Representative Position A — Cheri Zao; Legislature District 4 State Representative Position A — Jim Addis; Legislature District 4 State Representative Position B — Paul Amador;

County Commissioner Second District — Chris Fillios; Clerk of the District Court — Jennifer Locke; County Assessor — Bob Scott; County Coroner c Mark E. Manteuffel; To succeed Judge Rich Christensen — Rich Christensen;

U.S. Senator — Mike Crapo; Governor — Brad Little; Lieutenant Governor — Scott Bedke; Secretary of State — Phil McGrane; Attorney General — Lawrence Wasden; Superintendent of Public Instruction — Debbie Critchfield.