Jeff Baine
Candidate for Lewis County Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner, District 1, Short and full term
Background
- Occupation
- Solutions architect, Barracuda Networks
Solutions architect for Barracuda Networks who has worked with public and private organizations on technology, communications, broadband expansion and infrastructure planning. Lifelong Lewis County resident; first run for office.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Supports broadband expansion and infrastructure investment
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“Broadband expansion, infrastructure investment, and protecting affordable power for families, farms, and businesses are all critical”
Environment & parks
Pledges to balance clean energy law with reliability and cost
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“utilities must navigate the requirements of the Clean Energy Transformation Act while balancing reliability, affordability, and responsible long-term planning.”
Government & transparency
Supports local control and transparency in PUD decisions
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I believe local leadership and local control matter.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jeff Baine on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Lewis County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballot, Lewis County
Election filing · Lewis County Elections · elections.lewiscountywa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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