2023 Spokane mayoral election

Incumbent Republican mayor Nadine Woodward, who ran for a second term, and former Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown advanced to the general election as the top two candidates in the top-two primary on August 1, 2023.

On November 10, three days after the general election, Lisa Brown was declared the winner.

[1][2] Organizations Local officials Organizations In August, Woodward appeared on stage at the same event as Matt Shea, a Republican former state legislator who was ousted from the party's caucus due to accusations that he belonged to a far-right militia group planning to overthrow the government.

Woodward's campaign released a statement saying "I did not seek, nor do I accept any support from Matt Shea.

I am opposed to his political views as they are a threat to our democracy, and I regret my public appearance with him.

Blanket primary results by precinct
Brown
  • 30–40%
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
  • 60–70%
  • 70–80%
Woodward
  • 30–40%
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
Archer
  • 30–40%
Brown/Woodward Tie
  • 30–40%