Three candidates compete in Pullman mayoral race

PULLMAN — The filing period for the upcoming mayoral race in Pullman saw an influx of three new candidates. The Whitman County auditor’s office officially opened the filing period on May 15, inviting individuals to throw their hats into the political ring.

Before the filing period commenced, the only candidate who had openly declared their intentions to run for Pullman mayor was Councilman Francis Benjamin. However, the political landscape took an unexpected twist on Monday, May 15, when Councilwoman Eileen Macoll and retired Pullman teacher Deb McNeil stepped forward and filed their candidaci...