Common Sense for District 4
Carissa Brewer and Maxwell McSwain are fighting for healthcare autonomy, lower property tax burdens, public land protection, and fully funded local schools.
Meet Your District 4 Candidates
Dedicated Coeur d’Alene public servants bringing healthcare experience, working-class advocacy, and constituent-driven leadership to Boise.
Carissa Brewer
State Senate Candidate • District 4"Politicians are public servants first and foremost. As a clinical pharmacist navigating our medical system both as a provider and patient, I am committed to bringing integrity, dignity, and real healthcare solutions to Boise."
Carissa Brewer moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2012 as an ambulatory care pharmacist at Kootenai Health. She holds a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UC Berkeley and a Doctor of Pharmacy from UC San Diego. Carissa's personal journey navigating invisible chronic health conditions transformed her into a passionate advocate for systemic healthcare reform.
Maxwell McSwain
State Representative Candidate • Seat 4A"We need elected officials who actually listen to voters. I grew up in Coeur d’Alene in a working-class family, and I am running to ensure our legislature serves local working families instead of out-of-state interests."
Maxwell McSwain is a 27-year-old working-class Idahoan raised in Coeur d’Alene by his grandparents and a disabled father. A North Idaho College alumnus who ran the Young Democrats club and organized for local school levies, Maxwell brings a fresh, grounded perspective to Idaho politics.
Election Information & Key Deadlines
Ensure your voice is heard. Verify your registration, request an absentee ballot, or locate your polling place before Election Day.
Pre-Registration Deadline
Delivered to the Elections Office by 5:00 PM for paper applications or Midnight for online registration.
Register Online via VoteIdaho.gov →Absentee Ballot Request Cutoff
Requests must reach the Elections Office by 5:00 PM for paper forms or Midnight for online requests.
Request Absentee Ballot →In-Person Early Voting Window
Vote early in person at the Kootenai County Elections Office, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Elections Office Details →General Election Day
In-person voting is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Confirm your voter registration before heading out.
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