County

Clallam County PUD No. 1 Commissioner

District 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three commissioners run Clallam County PUD No. 1, the electric, water and wastewater utility for Clallam County outside the City of Port Angeles's electric service area, and set its rates.

Clallam County PUD No. 1 is countywide. Only District 2 voters nominate in the primary; voters of the entire PUD elect the commissioner (RCW 54.12.010).

Candidates Compare by issue

Rick Paschall

No party listed

Electric utility compliance manager

The gist

Pledges to keep power rates as low as possible.
Pledges attention to regulatory, wildfire and BPA cost pressures.

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Pledges to keep power rates as low as possible.
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 also pledge to do my best to keep rates as low as possible while ensuring reliable service.”
Pledges attention to regulatory, wildfire and BPA cost pressures.
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
“These are just a few of the challenges that are putting upward pressure on power rates.”

Randy Brackett

No party listed

Licensed professional engineer

The gist

Opposes continued 3.5% annual customer rate increases.
Proposes pursuing grants and local capacity to hold down rates.

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Opposes continued 3.5% annual customer rate increases.
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
“Customer rates cannot continue to grow 3.5% annually.”
Proposes pursuing grants and local capacity to hold down rates.
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
“pursue grants, expand local capacity, and focus on essential priorities to strengthen resilience and hold down rate increases”

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.