Boundary County Precinct Committee Races 2026

Precinct committee candidate questions

1. What strategies would you use to engage and communicate with voters in your precinct?

2. What qualities do you believe are most important for a precinct captain to have?

3. Give your best pitch: Why should voters pick you?

BONNERS FERRY PRECINCT

Clarice M. McKenney, Democrat

• Profession: Retired communications specialist (editor/writer, public relations director, radio news announcer, reporter, teacher)

• Educational background: Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Art, Eastern Washington State College; earned a Bachelor of Arts in Painting, Portland State University; completed the Graduate Teacher Education Program, Portland State University; became a certified teacher, K-12 Art

• How many years as a Boundary County resident: 28-year resident of Bonners Ferry, Boundary County

1. As I did the first time, I was precinct captain, if elected, I will faithfully attend meetings. I will help committee leaders to improve our outreach to the community.

As I did last time, I will visit regularly with voters living in Bonners Ferry/Kootenai precinct by email, phone and in person.

2. It’s most important for a precinct captain to be involved in the community. 

Also to understand more than one viewpoint to pass along the views of constituents, prevent foreseeable problems and meet our community’s unforeseen needs as they arise.

3. As precinct captain, I will represent everyone by putting the motto I put on my T-shirt into practice: Talk is Cheap; Listening is priceless.

Nancy E. Wycoff, Democrat

Candidate did not return election questionnaire

David Walter, Republican

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

NORTH BONNERS FERRY PRECINCT

Greg Johnson, Democratic

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

Fay Almond, Republican

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

COPELAND PRECINCT

Erik Olson, Republican

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

MOYIE SPRINGS PRECINCT

Caleb Davis, Republican

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

NAPLES PRECINCT

Stephen F. Howlett, Democratic

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

Jon VanGesen, Republican

Candidate is running unopposed for precinct committeeperson.

VALLEY VIEW PRECINCT

Adam Bertoldo, Republican

• Profession: Self-employed construction contractor

• Educational background: High school/on job training

• How many years as a Boundary County resident: 2 years in June

1. Any and all options would be on the table. The primary reason I am running is that I believe the central committee could and should be doing more.

2. The most important quality a precinct captain needs to have is a belief in the Idaho Republican Platform. The job of the central committee is to get Republicans elected who agree with the platform and will act on those beliefs. Some of our elected officials that have put an R behind their name do not seem to align with the platform, and seem to vote against the values therein. 

3. I align with the Republican Platform and want to help the committee work toward those beliefs. In a deep red state, with a majority of Republicans in the state legislature, getting good conservative policy that would benefit the state seems to be a struggle. Some of our elected Republicans don’t seem to align with the platform. I would like to do what I can locally to correct that.

Rob Tompkins, Republican 

• Profession: Tires and automotive 

• Educational Background: high school 

• How many years a resident: My whole life. 

1. What strategies would I use to engage my precinct: Communication is key, I know most of my neighbors in some capacity, either professional or social. I feel I have a good understanding of what our community wants in their elected officials. 

2. What qualities do i possess to make me a good fit:  I have common sense, a good work ethic, and I’m willing to listen more than I speak.  As a life long resident of Boundary County, I know what makes this place special. 

3. No response given.