More than 20 candidates already filed in Adams County

RITZVILLE — On the first day of candidate filing, more than 20 candidates threw their hat in the political ring in Adams County.

Here’s a list of candidates filing Monday, May 11:

Adams County Superior Court Judge Position No. 1 — Steve Dixon of Ritzville

Adams County Commissioner District No. 1 — Dan Blankenship of Ritzville and John N. Marshall of Ritzville

Adams County Commissioner District No. 2 — Ken Johnson of Othello and Jay R. Weise of Othello

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Ritzville Ward No. 1 — Heidi Hunt of Ritzville

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Ritvzille Ward No. 4 – David N. Meise of Ritzville

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Ritzville Rural Northwest — Mike Kline of Ritzville

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Ritzville Rural Southeast — John E. Faure of Ritzville

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Othello City Precinct No. 3 — Doug Barger of Othello

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Othello Rural No. 3 — Jay R. Weise of Othello

Republican Precinct Committee Officer Othello City No. 5 — Terry Thompson of Othello

State Supreme Court Justice Position No. 3 — Raquel Montoya-Lewis of Seattle

State Supreme Court Justice Position No. 4 — Charles W. Johnson of Tumwater

State Supreme Court Justice Position No. 6 — G. Helen Whitener of Seattle

State Supreme Court Justice Position No. 7 — Debra L. Stevens of Seattle

Legislative District No. 9 State Representative Position No. 1 — Republican Mary Dye of Pomeroy

Legislative District No. 9 State Representative Position No. 2 — Republican Joe Schmick of Colfax

Legislative District No. 9 State Senator — Republican Mark G. Schoesler of Ritzville

Congressional District No. 4 — Republican Dan Newhouse of Sunnyside and Democrat Douglas E. McKinley of Richland