City Elections

In Idaho, general elections for cities are held in odd-numbered years. The next City of Kootenai general election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.  At that time two council seats will be up for election: seat 1, currently held by David Sundquist, and seat 3, currently held by Joseph Rafferty.   The candidate declaration deadline has now passed, with the candidates listed below having declared their candidacy.  Their names will be included on Kootenai’s November 4th ballot.

*Robert Dressel – seat 1

*Danelle Baumgarten-Picket – seat 1

*Joseph Rafferty – seat 3

In Idaho, all elections, including city elections, are administered by the County Clerks. Please visit the Bonner County Elections site for information on voting and registering to vote in Sandpoint.

Comprehensive information on voting and running for office in Idaho can be found on the Idaho Votes site here.