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Lewis County Auditor

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The auditor runs the county's elections, records property documents and licenses, and keeps the county's books.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Mitchell L. MerrillPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

  • Mitch TownsendPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes a full financial re-examination of county departments

Government & transparency

  • Mitchell L. MerrillPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports a CPA managing the auditor's office
    • Pledges elections free from material error
    • Pledges modern technology and public access to information

  • Mitch TownsendPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to review every auditor's office practice within 30 days
    • Proposes auditing voter rolls, including with AI
    • Pledges to advocate for state election reform

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