Russell McLain

A candidate for County Commission, district 3, Kootenai County in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Independent

Education background: Declined to name where he went to school.

Political background: His first run for office. He previously volunteered to help local Republican campaigns.

Work experience: Retired from real estate and investments. “I have always made my money in investments; that’s what I live on.” Also drove bus for the Coeur d’Alene School District for a while.

Family: Divorced. Has one daughter.