County

Garfield County Commissioner

District 3

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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Gary W. Bowles

States No Party Preference

Garfield County Fire District 1 commissioner

The gist

Pledges transparency, accountability and open communication
Supports keeping residents informed and involved
Supports collaboration between county employees and the public

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Pledges transparency, accountability and open communication
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 be committed to transparency, accountability, and open communication.”
Supports keeping residents informed and involved
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 government that keeps them informed and involved”
Supports collaboration between county employees and the public
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
“By fostering collaboration and respect among county employees and the public”

Justin E. Dixon

Prefers Republican Party

Garfield County Commissioner; farmer and rancher

The gist

Supports fiscal responsibility to maintain services and infrastructure
Pledges to improve county departments and support employees
Supports difficult conversations for responsible decisions

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Supports fiscal responsibility to maintain services and infrastructure
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 fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability are essential to maintaining the services and infrastructure our community depends on.”
Pledges to improve county departments and support employees
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 improving county departments, supporting employees”
Supports difficult conversations for responsible decisions
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
“the willingness to have difficult conversations when necessary to ensure responsible decision-making”

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