Pacific County 2017 candidate filings

City Council races are heating up in South Bend

The cities of South Bend and Raymond have seen a flurry of activity this week as more candidates file for city council seats. Friday is the last day to file for an office in Pacific County for the August 1 primary.

Below are the most recent candidate filings for Pacific County. Unless otherwise noted, these offices are nonpartisan. For a complete list of candidates who have filed since the filing period started on Monday go online to https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/pacific/en/elections/CandidateInfo/Pages/Candidates-Who-Have-Filed.aspx

City of Ilwaco

City Council Member 1, Jared Oakes

City of Long Beach

City Council Member 4, John Nechvatal

City of Raymond

City Council Member 4, Chris Halpin

City of South Bend

City Council Member 3, Joshua Martin

City Council Member 4, Aaragon Markwell

City Council Member 5, Thomas L. Giacoma

Raymond School District #116

Director District 1, Jim Olsen and Jim Totten

Director Position 5, Pebbles Williams

School District #301

Director District 3, Trevor Kaech

Willapa Harbor Hospital District 2

Commissioner District 2, Jason D. McVey

Park District

Parks Position 2, Mike Reichenberger

North Beach Water District

Commissioner Position 2, Gwen Brake

Important dates for voters

Candidate filing ends Friday

July 3: Last day to apply by online for new or updated voter registration to be eligible to vote in the primary

July 14: 18-day primary election voting period begins

July 24: Last day to register to vote in person to be eligible to vote in the primary

August 1: Primary election day