Robert Udell
Candidate for Yakima County Commissioner, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Yakima County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- bobforyakima.com
Yakima County Sheriff, elected to two terms (first term 2019), with 36 years in law enforcement at the sheriff's office. Former Naches Heights fire chief and former owner of Udell Apples, a family fruit ranch.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership
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
“His commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership makes him the right choice for County Commissioner.”
Public safety
Led partnerships for SWAT, communications system and crime lab
ReportBob Udell for Yakima County CommissionerCampaign website · bobforyakima.com
“These partnerships helped advance critical public safety initiatives, including a long-overdue modern communications system, a regional SWAT team, and a local crime lab.”
Economy & jobs
Supports planning growth while protecting the region's character
ReportBob Udell for Yakima County CommissionerCampaign website · bobforyakima.com
“thoughtful leadership and collaboration can create new opportunities while protecting what makes the region unique”
Government & transparency
Supports partnerships and shared resources across county governments
ReportBob Udell for Yakima County CommissionerCampaign website · bobforyakima.com
“Udell sees clear paths forward by strengthening partnerships, sharing resources, and planning responsibly for the future.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Robert Udell on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Yakima County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (all contests in Yakima County)
Election filing · Yakima County Auditor · yakimacounty.us
- 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
- Bob Udell for Yakima County Commissioner
Campaign website · bobforyakima.com
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