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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Brian BrettPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to strengthen the office's audit and finance functions.

  • Brandt CappellPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges responsible financial oversight and transparency.

Government & transparency

  • Brian BrettPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges transparent elections and accurate public records.
    • Pledges a customer-service approach across the whole county.

  • Brandt CappellPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to uphold election integrity and accuracy.
    • Pledges steady recording, licensing and marriage license services.
    • Pledges timely payroll and accounts payable.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.