County

Grant 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 Grant County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

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Kelly Raap

Prefers Republican Party

Co-owner, Raap Land & Livestock; school district payroll assistant

The gist

Supports policies backing farmers, ranchers and businesses.
Supports transparency on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
Pledges to balance the budget without wasting resources.

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Supports policies backing farmers, ranchers and businesses.
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’ll work to ensure policies support farmers, ranchers, small and large businesses and working families.”
Supports transparency on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
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
“Government should operate with transparency, accountability and open communication so residents know how decisions are made and how taxpayer dollars are spent.”
Pledges to balance the budget without wasting resources.
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 know how to balance a budget, make practical decisions and plan for the future without wasting valuable resources.”

Shannon Durfee

Prefers Republican Party

Business owner; communications professional

The gist

Supports growth that strengthens the economy and local jobs.
Supports fiscal responsibility, infrastructure and transparency.
Pledges to protect Grant County's rural way of life.

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Supports growth that strengthens the economy and local jobs.
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
“recognizing opportunities that strengthen our economy, support local jobs, and create lasting prosperity for future generations.”
Supports fiscal responsibility, infrastructure and transparency.
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 in fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, transparency, and ensuring local voices remain at the center of county decisions.”
Pledges to protect Grant County's rural way of life.
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
“We need leadership that protects our rural way of life”

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