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Candidates File for Local Primary Elections
Multiple county commissioner seats up for grabs in Nez Perce and Latah Counties
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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Candidates across the region have filed to run for the May primary election in local offices. The deadline to file is March 13. In Nez Perce County, two newcomers have filed to run for county commissioner, while incumbents are running for reelection in other county positions. In Latah County, several candidates have filed for various county offices.
Why it matters
Local elections play a crucial role in shaping the policies and leadership of communities. The primary elections will determine who advances to the general election, giving voters a chance to have a say in the future direction of their counties.
The details
In Nez Perce County, Keith Havens and Nick Woods, both Republicans, have filed to run for the District 2 county commissioner seat. Havens previously worked as a radio DJ and weather forecaster, while Woods comes from a law enforcement career. Incumbent county officials Patty Weeks (county clerk), Rebecca 'Missy' McLaughlin (treasurer), Dan Anderson (assessor), and Joshua Hall (coroner) are all running for reelection. In Latah County, several candidates have filed for various county offices, but the specific details were not provided in the source article.
- The deadline to file for the local primary elections is March 13, 2026.
- The primary elections will be held in May 2026.
The players
Keith Havens
A Republican candidate for Nez Perce County Commissioner, District 2. Havens previously worked as a radio DJ and weather forecaster.
Nick Woods
A Republican candidate for Nez Perce County Commissioner, District 2. Woods comes from a law enforcement career and is currently a detective for the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office.
Patty Weeks
The incumbent Nez Perce County Clerk who is running for reelection.
Rebecca 'Missy' McLaughlin
The incumbent Nez Perce County Treasurer who is running for reelection.
Dan Anderson
The incumbent Nez Perce County Assessor who is running for reelection.
Joshua Hall
The incumbent Nez Perce County Coroner who is running for reelection.
What’s next
The primary elections will be held in May 2026, with the winners advancing to the general election.
The takeaway
The upcoming local primary elections will be an important opportunity for voters to shape the leadership and policies of their counties. Contested races for county commissioner and other offices will give residents a chance to have a say in the future direction of their communities.
