Who is running for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Bonner County Commission District 1.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Steve Smith
RepublicanAttorney, Smith & McOwen law firm, Sandpoint
Steve Smith is the Republican nominee for Bonner County Commissioner, District 113. He is a Sandpoint attorney who says he has practiced law for 47 years and has served as city attorney for Sandpoint and East Hope2. He says his campaign rests on property rights, making every tax dollar count and protecting taxpayers2.
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Fred Arn
IndependentIndependent candidate; photojournalist and consultant
Fred Arn is an independent candidate for Bonner County Commissioner, District 1, and a longtime Sagle resident12. He says his career includes 30 years as a photojournalist, university teaching, training work with former communist officials, and Marine Corps service2. He says his campaign is about accountability for growth and land use, including the Camp Bay controversy2.
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.