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2025 Moscow Elections: A Guide to Candidates, Offices, and Voting Information

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As the 2025 Moscow elections approach, Moscow voters have several offices and candidates to consider. The city of Moscow will be electing one mayoral seat and three council seats, each for a term of four years. Eight candidates are running for the city council, while Hailey Lewis and Alex Simon are vying for the mayoral seat. Additionally, the Moscow School District Board of Trustees, the Moscow Cemetery District, and the Moscow Rural Fire District also have seats up for election.

Key Takeaways:

  • The city of Moscow will be electing one mayoral seat and three council seats, each for a term of four years, with Hailey Lewis and Alex Simon running for mayor and eight candidates contesting the council seats.
  • The Moscow School District Board of Trustees, the Moscow Cemetery District, and the Moscow Rural Fire District also have seats up for election, with Kenneth Faunce running unopposed for Zone 2 on the school board and Brian Kennedy and Kenan Lauder running for Zone 5.
  • There are eight candidates for the city council, including Sage McCetich, Evan Holmes, Scott Sumner, Stephen Bonnar, John Slagboom, Gina Taruscio, Gary Schoolland, and Ben Stellmon.
  • Candidates for the Moscow Cemetery District Subdistrict 1 Commissioner seat include Cindy Tubb and Bethanne Broux, while the Subdistrict 2 seat features William Twigg and Cheyenne Stooks.
  • Devon McKinney is running unopposed for the Moscow Rural Fire District Subdistrict 3 Commissioner seat.
  • Voters can register to vote in person at early voting or on Election Day, providing a current photo ID and proof of residence.
  • The Latah County Auditor's Office can be contacted for more information at (208) 883-2249, and voters can find their precinct and voting location at https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/ElectionLink/ViewPollingLocation.aspx.

Statistics:

  • Eight candidates are running for the city council.
  • 12 candidates are running for various seats, including the Moscow School District Board of Trustees, the Moscow Cemetery District, and the Moscow Rural Fire District.
  • 3,841 Moscow voters cast ballots in the 2023 Moscow municipal election.
  • Early voting is available from October 20-31 in Latah County.
  • Regular voting hours on Tuesday, November 4, will be 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sources:

  • "2025 Moscow Elections: A Guide to Candidates, Offices, and Voting Information" (The Argonaut)
  • City of Moscow Commissioner District Map
  • Latah County Commissioner District Map
  • Moscow School District Trustee Zone 5 Election Information
  • Vote Idaho website
  • Latah County Auditor's Office
  • Idaho Secretary of State

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