Candidate filing opens Monday

SPOKANE — Political hopefuls can officially file for office next week to compete in the August primary election.

Candidate filing opens at 8 a.m. Monday, May 6, and continues until Friday, May 10.

Depending on the office being sought, candidates will be able to file with Spokane County or the state; candidate may be done in person or online. Fees may also be paid in person or online.

The Top 2 candidates in each race advance to the November general election.

Congressional District No. 5, where incumbent Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Spokane has announced she won’t seek re—election, has...