WA state Republicans are trying to turn school districts red

Now in its second election cycle, the effort targets five Spokane-area districts among 51 statewide. It is part of a strategy to counter Democrats’ established power in larger races west of the mountains.

By: Sophia Mattice-Aldous

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: October 29, 2025

Words: 1,051

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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In an effort to get more conservative school board members in office, the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is pouring resources into dozens of rural school board races with strategic support for conservative candidates — and it’s working.

The party does not offer the candidates money, but gives them “voter data, precinct analysis, fundraising advice and tools, policy training and human resources to assist with doorbelling, outbound phone calls and public events,” according to a July …

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