North Idaho Republicans' endorsements

by North Idaho Republicans
| May 5, 2022 1:00 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — The Founding Members of North Idaho Republicans have been asked by many people which candidates in the upcoming May 17 primary best share our traditional Republican values.

North Idaho was built on conservative values, personal responsibility and hard work. With civility, cooperation and good communication the community came together. We built schools, a great medical network, a strong community college, and a core of businesses, both small and large, that provide economic stability. We believe this was a winning combination for all of us that can only be protected and restored by electing qualified candidates who share these values.

The Founding Members believe the following candidates appear to be aligned with traditional Republican principles, and we are pleased to recommend the following qualified candidates:

Legislative District 2 — (Spirit Lake, Athol, Bayview, Harrison and east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene; plus three other counties)

Senate: JON CANTAMESSA

House A: No recommendation

House B: No recommendation

Legislative District 3 — (Hayden, Dalton and Rathdrum)

Senate: No recommendation

House A: No recommendation

House B: No recommendation

Legislative District 4 — (Coeur d’Alene)

Senate: TARA MALEK

House A: JIM ADDIS (Incumbent)

House B: PAUL AMADOR (Incumbent)

Legislative District 5 — (Post Falls & west side of Lake Coeur d'Alene south to Worley)

Senate: PETER RIGGS (Incumbent)

House A: No recommendation

House B: No recommendation

Kootenai County

Commissioner Dist 2: CHRIS FILLIOS (Incumbent)

Commissioner Dist 3: No recommendation

Clerk: MIKE BAUER or JENNIFER LOCKE

Assessor: BOB SCOTT

Treasurer: No recommendation

Coroner: MARK MANTEUFFEL

District Court Judge (non-partisan):

RETAIN JUDGE RICH CHRISTENSEN (Incumbent)

Statewide

Governor: BRAD LITTLE (Incumbent)

Lt. Governor: SCOTT BEDKE

Attorney General: LAWRENCE WASDEN (Incumbent)

Secretary of State: PHIL MCGRANE or MARY SOUZA

Supt. of Public Instruction: DEBBIE CRITCHFIELD or SHERRI YBARRA (Incumbent)

State Controller: BRANDON WOOLF (Incumbent)

State Treasurer: JULIE ELLSWORTH (Incumbent)

U.S. Senate: MIKE CRAPO (Incumbent)

Remember, voters do NOT have to vote in every race; you can leave some blank.

If needed, voters can register and affiliate during in-person early voting at the Elections Office through May 13 or at the polls on Election Day May 17.