County

Chelan County Auditor

Short and full term

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The auditor runs the county's elections, records property documents and licenses, and keeps the county's books.

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Brian Brett

Prefers Republican Party

Certified public accountant; retired fire chief

The gist

Pledges transparent elections and accurate public records.
Pledges to strengthen the office's audit and finance functions.
Pledges a customer-service approach across the whole county.

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Pledges transparent elections and accurate public records.
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
“The office of Chelan County Auditor plays a vital role in protecting public trust through transparent elections, responsible financial oversight, accurate public records”
Pledges to strengthen the office's audit and finance functions.
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
“My academic and professional experience will strengthen the audit and finance functions while supporting the efficient use of taxpayer dollars”
Pledges a customer-service approach across the whole county.
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
“I value collaboration, professionalism, and a customer-service approach that serves all communities throughout Chelan County.”

Brandt Cappell

Prefers Republican Party

Acting Chelan County Auditor

The gist

Pledges to uphold election integrity and accuracy.
Pledges steady recording, licensing and marriage license services.
Pledges responsible financial oversight and transparency.
Pledges timely payroll and accounts payable.

More about Brandt

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Pledges to uphold election integrity and accuracy.
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
“Uphold the highest standards of election integrity and accuracy”
Pledges steady recording, licensing and marriage license services.
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
“Maintain excellent service in document recording, vehicle and vessel licensing, and marriage licenses”
Pledges responsible financial oversight and transparency.
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
“Protect taxpayer dollars through responsible financial oversight and transparency”
Pledges timely payroll and accounts payable.
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
“Ensure timely and accurate payroll and accounts payable”

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