Spokane County’s High-Stakes Election | Spokane News

Spokane County’s District Four race heats up as voters choose between seasoned Republican Rep. Suzanne Schmidt and independent social worker Rachelle Miller, both facing the daunting task of steering the county through a $30 million deficit, a controversial data center boom, and a major criminal justice overhaul. Schmidt champions economic growth via business development, while Miller pushes for efficiency and even a potential data center ban—yet both agree on urgent needs like a new public safety facility and cross-partisan cooperation. With record turnout at commission meetings and a community deeply invested in the future, this election could reshape Spokane County’s direction for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/14/voters-to-choose-new-county-commissioner-amid-data/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9299174ef90a842 Report issues to [email protected].