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County Recorder, Washington County

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county recorder keeps deeds, mortgages and other property records.

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David NortonThe Washington County Times (candidate interview)

David Norton

Democratic

The gist

  • Pledges to keep digitizing records and put them online
  • Pledges to keep current Recorder's Office employees
  • Proposes performance measures for the Recorder's Office
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  1. Pledges to keep digitizing records and put them online

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would do my best to make everything available online”
  2. Pledges to keep current Recorder's Office employees

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would keep the current employees so no experience would be lost, and there would be a seamless transition.”
  3. Proposes performance measures for the Recorder's Office

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would develop performance measures with their help to make sure we are providing excellent service.”

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