County

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

Nominated by District 3 voters in the primary; the whole county votes in November.

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Scott Brummer

Prefers Republican Party

Lewis County Commissioner, District 3; pastor

The gist

Led the Office of Chehalis Basin and flood control district
Supports agriculture, timber, job creation and housing
Pledges efficient county government

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Led the Office of Chehalis Basin and flood control district
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 serve as Chair of the Office of Chehalis Basin, the Flood Control District and Lewis County Transit.”
Supports agriculture, timber, job creation and housing
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 continue to support law enforcement, flood control, agriculture and timber, our veterans and seniors, as well as job creation and housing development”
Pledges efficient county government
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
“My commitment continues to be efficient County Government that works for us”

Michael Hadaller

Prefers Republican Party

Business owner; Lewis County PUD Commissioner

The gist

Supports expedited permitting to attract businesses
Opposes tolerating known drug dealers and drug houses
Opposes expensive political lawsuits by the county
Pledges to attend city council meetings in District 3

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Supports expedited permitting to attract 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
“Safety, education, medical care, transportation and expedited permitting are all part of what we need.”
Opposes tolerating known drug dealers and drug houses
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
“Our residents shouldn't have to be worried about being burglarized while they are at work or have to tolerate known drug dealers and drug houses.”
Opposes expensive political lawsuits by the county
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
“No more expensive political lawsuits. Just serve the public.”
Pledges to attend city council meetings in District 3
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 promise to attend city council meetings and keep up with what's happening particularly in our South and East County 3rd district.”

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