2022 General Election Voter Guide for Ada County Coroner

Voters in Ada County have a choice to make in the November race.

Incumbent Dottie Owens, a Democrat, faces Republican Rich Riffle.

The Coroner is responsible for investigating unusual deaths. The new expanded building is expected to be in Meridian completed in 2023.

The Idaho Statesman sent a survey to each candidate, and their responses are reproduced below, unedited. To read the full Q&A, use the horizontal scroll bar below each question and answer. You can also click and drag the chart horizontally.

In their responses, candidates discussed the planned new building, national coroner standards and the importance of professionalism.

Months of fundraising went into the campaigns.

Learn more about other local elections at IdahoStatesman.com/Election.

This story was originally published October 18, 2022 at 4:00 AM.