2026 Washington candidates
The following candidates are running for office in the Washington November 3, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
District 1 Public Utilities Commissioner
2 candidates
An official who oversees local utility services such as water, electricity, or natural gas.
Thurston County Assessor
2 candidates
An official who determines property values for taxation purposes.
Thurston County Coroner
1 candidate
An official who investigates certain deaths and determines causes of death.
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney
1 candidate
An elected attorney who prosecutes crimes and represents county government in legal matters.
Thurston Sheriff
2 candidates
An elected law enforcement official who oversees county policing, jails, and public safety operations.
Thurston County Clerk
2 candidates
An official who oversees elections, public records, and county documents.
District 3 County Commissioner
1 candidate
A member of your county's governing body
How this impacts you
Public Transportation
Taxes
District 5 County Commissioner
2 candidates
A member of your county's governing body
How this impacts you
Public Transportation
Taxes
Washington State Treasurer
1 candidate
The chief financial officer of the state
Washington State Auditor
1 candidate
Oversees investigations of fraud and audits Washington state government.