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Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Bonner County commissioner, District 1.
Incumbents leading in legislative races
SANDPOINT — After the final votes were tallied — a process that lasted through the night and was completed shortly before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday — incumbents won…
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Legislative District 1
Carl Crabtree
1. I have spent my life in business, and have served in government. It is so hard to make a dollar in business, and so easy for government to waste those dolla…
Shawn Keough
1. I’m inspired to run for elected office and for re-election because I believe in public service and stepping into the political arena in order to try to reso…
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1. What inspired you to run for elected office?
Heather Scott
1. Federal overreach, increasing government regulations and freedom restrictions became increasingly noticeable in everyday life. After reviewing the voting re…
Terry Ford
1: As you know, I ran against the incumbent in the primary election, and lost by a small margin. I was inspired to run again, in the general election as a writ…
Steve Tanner
1. Samuel Adams said “If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.” That time…
Jessica Chilcott
1. I became involved in policy and through that politics because of my desire to ensure that the children and families I work with, have access to the support …
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1. What inspired you to run for elected office?
Daryl Wheeler
1. I originally ran for office in 2008 because I thought I could do a better job managing the office. Also, I took the lead in opposing the unnecessary, 60 bed…
Paul Shepherd
Editor’s note: While the candidate did not complete the Daily Bee’s candidate questionnaire in the sent format, we are publishing his response so voters have a…
Louis Marshall
1. I think you can have more of a positive effect on your community serving a local office. Also I am comfortable with the responsibility of being the prosecut…
Sage Dixon
1. A desire to accurately represent the constituents of District 1, and the opportunity to strengthen the State of Idaho.
Ken Meyers
1. Idaho was devastated by the great recession and has had a difficult recovery. Compared to other states Idaho ranks near the bottom in almost every measure o…