Chad Whetzel
Candidate for Whitman County Commissioner, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Whitman County Commissioner; farrier
Whitman County Commissioner since March 2025 and a farrier business owner since 1997. A Whitman County Fire District 12 EMT and captain, and a former chair of the county planning commission.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges small-business experience in balancing county budgets
ReportCandidate statement, Whitman County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Whitman County Auditor (statement written by the candidate) · p. 8 · whitmancounty.gov
“My success as a small business owner will guide me when balancing budgets.”
Economy & jobs
Supports balancing growth with preserving rural heritage
ReportCandidate statement, Whitman County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Whitman County Auditor (statement written by the candidate) · p. 8 · whitmancounty.gov
“By balancing responsible growth and preserving our rural heritage.”
All sources (3)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Whitman County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Whitman County Auditor · whitmancounty.gov
- Candidate statement, Whitman County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Whitman County Auditor (statement written by the candidate) · whitmancounty.gov
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