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Grant County Commissioner

District 3

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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.

Taxes & budget

  • Kelly RaapPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to balance the budget without wasting resources.
  • Shannon DurfeePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports fiscal responsibility, infrastructure and transparency.

Economy & jobs

  • Kelly RaapPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports policies backing farmers, ranchers and businesses.
  • Shannon DurfeePrefers Republican Party

    • Supports growth that strengthens the economy and local jobs.

Environment & parks

  • Kelly RaapPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Shannon DurfeePrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to protect Grant County's rural way of life.

Government & transparency

  • Kelly RaapPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports transparency on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
  • Shannon DurfeePrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

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