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Port of Pasco Commissioner

District 3

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Term
6 years
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1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three port commissioners govern the Port of Pasco, a public port district for economic development in Franklin County, and set its budget and property tax levy.

Voters of the whole port district elect every commissioner in November (RCW 53.12.010); only District 3 voters vote in the primary.

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Hans-Joachim EngelkeWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Hans-Joachim Engelke

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Port of Pasco Commissioner

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  • Supports diversified growth to create jobs and tax base
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  1. Supports diversified growth to create jobs and tax base

    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

    “identify beneficial economic options and opportunities for growth, job creation, income and tax base”

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