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Two candidates for Battle Ground City Council, including Josh VanGelder, right, host a campaign rally Sunday in Battle Ground with Joey Gibson and Patriot Prayer, the right-wing protest group known to brawl in the streets of Portland. Gibson has traveled around the state in recent months pushing for residents and city councils to fight back against controversial gun bill Initiative 1639, which state voters approved last year. VanGelder, seen here talking to a supporter named Sam, who is carrying an AR-15-style rifle, and Shauna Walters have made the issue a major talking point of their respective campaigns.

I-1639 foes shoot for Battle Ground City Council seats

Two candidates for Battle Ground City Council, including Josh VanGelder, right, host a campaign rally Sunday in Battle Ground with Joey Gibson and Patriot Prayer, the right-wing protest group known to brawl in the streets of Portland. Gibson has traveled around the state in recent months pushing for residents and city councils to fight back against controversial gun bill Initiative 1639, which state voters approved last year. VanGelder, seen here talking to a supporter named Sam, who is carrying an AR-15-style rifle, and Shauna Walters have made the issue a major talking point of their respective campaigns.

July 19, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

On Sunday, about 60 people gathered in Kiwanis Park for an event that featured American flags, military-style rifles and two candidates for city council. Read story

Campaign trail: Vancouver City Council

July 19, 2019, 5:19am Clark County News

Aguilera hosting phone bank, doorbell events: Adam Aguilera, a candidate seeking Vancouver City Council Position 6, is holding a phone banking event from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Read story

The 2019 primary election is Aug. 6.

Ballots on way for Aug. 6 primary vote

The 2019 primary election is Aug. 6.

July 18, 2019, 7:01pm Clark County News

Ballots are on their way to registered voters in Clark County, capping an unusually busy primary season in local politics. Read story

Vancouver City Council Position 6 candidates Diana Perez, from left, Jeanne Stewart, Paul Montague, Adam Aguilera, Mike Pond and Sarah Fox speak during a forum held by the League of Women Voters of Clark County on Wednesday evening at the Vancouver Community Library. Not pictured is Dorel Singeorzan, who was unable to attend.

City council candidates tackle pressing Vancouver issues

Vancouver City Council Position 6 candidates Diana Perez, from left, Jeanne Stewart, Paul Montague, Adam Aguilera, Mike Pond and Sarah Fox speak during a forum held by the League of Women Voters of Clark County on Wednesday evening at the Vancouver Community Library. Not pictured is Dorel Singeorzan, who was unable to attend.

July 17, 2019, 10:42pm Clark County News

At a city council candidate forum hosted Wednesday evening by the League of Women Voters of Clark County, candidates spoke to issues dominating Vancouver’s public discourse: How they would fix the affordable housing shortage, address first-responder training and improve infrastructure. Read story

Clark County Councilors Temple Lentz, from left, Julie Olson, Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a July 2 meeting.

County Council again delays ‘urban holding’ decision

Clark County Councilors Temple Lentz, from left, Julie Olson, Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a July 2 meeting.

July 16, 2019, 10:04pm Clark County News

Citing a lack of time to review the information and the absence of two members, the Clark County Council again held off on moving forward with a public-private partnership that will eventually open up more than 2,200 acres north of Vancouver to development. Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground.

Herrera Beutler votes against condemnation of Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground.

July 16, 2019, 8:45pm Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, joined most of her Republican colleagues Tuesday evening in voting against a formal condemnation President Donald Trump’s "racist" tweets. Read story

Campaign Trail

July 12, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

Classes on primary ballots scheduled: Three local groups are hosting Primary Ballot Education Parties next week at the Bridgeport Resource Center. Read story

Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council candidate forum set Friday

July 11, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

A forum for the candidates seeking Vancouver City Council Position 6 will be hosted this week by Greater Vancouver Indivisible, a local progressive group. Read story

Campaign Trail: Vancouver City Council candidate Stober to host meet-and-greet July 24

July 11, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Ty Stober, who's seeking re-election to Position 5 this year, is hosting an event to talk with constituents over pizza. Read story

Candidates for Vancouver Public School Board of Directors Pos. 5, Scott Dalesandro, from left, Jennifer Hawks-Conright, Tracie Barrows and Chris Lewis meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board last week. The candidates outlined their visions and priorities for Clark County’s second-largest school district during the meeting.

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Candidates for Vancouver Public School Board of Directors Pos. 5, Scott Dalesandro, from left, Jennifer Hawks-Conright, Tracie Barrows and Chris Lewis meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board last week. The candidates outlined their visions and priorities for Clark County’s second-largest school district during the meeting.

July 9, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

It’s a fuller-than-usual election field for candidates running for the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors this year, and there’s no exception in the race to fill retiring board member Rosemary Fryer’s seat. Four newcomers are competing, each promising that their experiences and backgrounds best suit them for the role. Read story