County

Garfield County Commissioner

District 1, Unexpired 2-year term

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

What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Garfield County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

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Vonda (Vonni) Mulrony

Prefers Republican Party

Garfield County Commissioner (appointed)

The gist

Supports strong financial oversight of the county
Pledges trust, transparency and community engagement
Pledges community-focused decision-making

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Supports strong financial oversight of the 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 believe strong financial oversight, and steady, informed leadership are essential for our county’s future.”
Pledges trust, transparency and community engagement
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 vision for Garfield County includes building a community where trust, transparency, and engagement thrive.”
Pledges community-focused decision-making
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 am committed to thoughtful, community-focused decision-making”

Beau Blachly

States No Party Preference

Sales area manager, WinField United

The gist

Pledges long-term balanced budget funding
Supports sustaining the county road department and emergency services
Supports the rights of property owners large and small

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Pledges long-term balanced budget funding
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 work to build long term balanced budget funding”
Supports sustaining the county road department and emergency 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
“our community services such as our county road department and emergency services”
Supports the rights of property owners large and small
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
“a firm commitment to the rights of property owners large and small”

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