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Douglas County Clerk

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county clerk (printed on the ballot as Clerk of Superior Court) keeps the superior court's records and files and manages its jury pool.

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Jenn BiggarWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jenn Biggar

Prefers Republican Party

Douglas County Clerk

The gist

  • Led rollout of the TrueFile electronic filing system.
  • Supports posting court calendars and Zoom links online.
  • Secured about $90,000 recovered for county taxpayers.
  • Proposes improved jury communication technology and reminders.
  • Supports new technology and processes in the clerk's office.
More about Jenn
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  1. Led rollout of the TrueFile electronic filing system.

    Re-Elect Jenn Biggar for Douglas County Clerk

    Campaign website · Jenn Biggar campaign · biggarforclerk.com

    “Implemented the TrueFile system to improve efficiency and convenience.”
  2. Supports posting court calendars and Zoom links online.

    Re-Elect Jenn Biggar for Douglas County Clerk

    Campaign website · Jenn Biggar campaign · biggarforclerk.com

    “Court calendars and Zoom links are now publicly accessible online.”
  3. Secured about $90,000 recovered for county taxpayers.

    Re-Elect Jenn Biggar for Douglas County Clerk

    Campaign website · Jenn Biggar campaign · biggarforclerk.com

    “Helped recover approximately $90,000 for Douglas County taxpayers.”
  4. Proposes improved jury communication technology and reminders.

    Re-Elect Jenn Biggar for Douglas County Clerk

    Campaign website · Jenn Biggar campaign · biggarforclerk.com

    “Developing improved jury communication technology and reminders.”
  5. Supports new technology and processes in the clerk's office.

    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

    “Over the last four years I have brought new technology and processes to the office, improving service to our community.”
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Andrea JesterWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Andrea Jester

Prefers Republican Party

Court Facilitator, Douglas County; Administrative Director and EMT, Waterville EMS

The gist

  • Pledges to improve clerk's office customer service.
  • Supports stronger staff training and retention.
  • Pledges consistent procedures and timely service from the office.
  • Pledges to improve public access to court records.
More about Andrea
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  1. Pledges to improve clerk's office customer service.

    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 focus will be on improving customer service, strengthening staff training and retention, and increasing operational efficiency.”
  2. Supports stronger staff training and retention.

    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

    “strengthening staff training and retention”
  3. Pledges consistent procedures and timely service from the office.

    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 will prioritize consistency in procedures and accountability in service delivery”
  4. Pledges to improve public access to court records.

    Andrea Jester for Douglas County Court Clerk

    Campaign website · Andrea Jester for Douglas County Clerk Campaign Committee · votejester.com

    “I’m committed to improving access to records, simplifying processes, and ensuring clear, timely communication with the public.”

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