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Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney charges and tries crimes in the county and is the county government's lawyer.

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Jodi HammondWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jodi Hammond

Prefers Republican Party

Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Kittitas County

The gist

  • Pledges to stand up for crime victims.
  • Supports office changes to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Pledges justice rooted in community values.
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  1. Pledges to stand up for crime victims.

    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

    “Jodi has dedicated her career to protecting the people of Kittitas County and standing up for victims of crime.”
  2. Supports office changes to improve productivity and efficiency.

    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

    “spearheading changes within the office to improve productivity and efficiency.”
  3. Pledges justice rooted in community values.

    Hammond 4 KCPA

    Campaign website · Hammond 4 KCPA · hammond4kcpa.com

    “I serve because I believe justice should be thoughtful, principled, and rooted in the values of the community it protects.”
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Aaron ReimanWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Aaron Reiman

Prefers Independent Party

Public defender; retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander

The gist

  • Pledges to aggressively prosecute violent and repeat offenders.
  • Supports prevention, diversion and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.
  • Supports a nonpartisan approach to the prosecutor's office.
  • Pledges staff development and mentoring of prosecutors.
  • Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparent office operations.
More about Aaron
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  1. Pledges to aggressively prosecute violent and repeat offenders.

    Aaron Reiman for Kittitas County Prosecutor

    Campaign website · Reiman4Prosecutor Committee · reiman4prosecutor.com

    “I will aggressively prosecute violent and repeat offenders; support victims and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement”
  2. Supports prevention, diversion and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.

    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

    “balance accountability with smart prevention, diversion, and rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism”
  3. Supports a nonpartisan approach to the prosecutor's office.

    Aaron Reiman for Kittitas County Prosecutor

    Campaign website · Reiman4Prosecutor Committee · reiman4prosecutor.com

    “this position is too important to be partisan”
  4. Pledges staff development and mentoring of prosecutors.

    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

    “mentoring and training talented prosecutors, investing in staff, and building a team that delivers the highest quality public service.”
  5. Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparent office operations.

    Aaron Reiman for Kittitas County Prosecutor

    Campaign website · Reiman4Prosecutor Committee · reiman4prosecutor.com

    “prioritize staff development, fiscal responsibility, and transparent operations.”

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