Filing week begins

RITZVILLE — The 2024 election season officially got underway Monday, May 6, with candidates filing for office.

Several political hopefuls were among the first to officially throw their hat in the ring and pay filing fees.

Among the local candidates who filed Monday are:

Adams County

Commissioner District No. 1 — David Lobe, R-Ritzville.

Superior Court Judicial Position No. 1 — K. Peter Palubicki of Ritzville.

Precinct Officers

Othello City Council District No. 1 — Kim Bailey.

Ritzville Ward No. 1 — Heidi Hunt.

Ritzville Rural Northwest — Mike Kline.

Ritzville Rural Southeast — Phil Peterson.

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