What is on the ballot for Bingham County voters

SHELLEY — Polls open tomorrow, May 17, at 8 a.m. for the 2022 primary election. The Republican ballot is full of contested elections, including Governor, Lt. Governor, U. S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Superintendant, Bingham County Coroner and Bingham County Commissioner.

Depending on where voters live, there are three ballot measures on which they may vote. Those measures are the Override Levy Election for Moreland Cemetary, Override Levy Election for Riverside-Thomas Cemetery, or the formation of an Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District.

Keep scrolling to see the sample ballot with the sewer district ballot measure and a comprehensive list of all of Community Pioneer’s reporting on election issues and candidates. To find sample ballots for other political parties, visit the Bingham County Elections web page.

Sewer District Sample Ballot

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Sewer District

• Poop processing plant reaching peak proportions
• A measure to move to a sewer district going on May ballot
• Shelley’s sewage treatment plant turns raw sewage into class A water

Bingham County Commissioner

• Debate: Bingham County Commissioner Candidates Jessica Lewis (incumbent) & Eric Jackson

Bingham County Coroner

• Bingham County Coroner candidate explains the importance of the position
• (Community Pioneer reached out to Lisa Rowland, but she was unavailable for an interview and could not attend the debate)

Idaho Senate District 30

• Julie VanOrden seeking election to the Idaho Senate
• Jerry Bingham running for Idaho Senate
• Debate: Julie VanOrden & Jerry Bingham

State Superintendent

• State Superintendent Candidate Debbie Critchfield
• Brand Durst, Running for State Superintendent

Attorney General

• Rep. Mike Simpson and Idaho Attorney General candidate Raúl Labrador take on their opponents at Lincoln Day celebration

Secretary of State

• Dorothy Moon, running for Secretary of State

U.S. House of Representatives

• Local man, Flint Christensen, declares candidacy for U.S. Congress
• Rep. Mike Simpson and Idaho Attorney General candidate Raúl Labrador take on their opponents at Lincoln Day celebration
• Bryan Smith, running for U.S. Congress

Governor

• Republican candidate for Governor Ed Humphreys visits Shelley
• Janice McGeachin, current Lt. Governor, running for Governor of Idaho.

Not sure where to vote? Visit the Idaho Secretary of State web page View My Voting Location to find out. Check the Search for My Voter Record to find out if you’re registered to vote.