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Mason County Clerk

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county clerk keeps the superior court's records and files and manages its jury pool.

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Charles G. RhodesWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Charles G. Rhodes

Prefers Republican Party

Mason County Clerk

The gist

  • Led upgrades to clerk's office technology and staff training
  • Supports pursuing delinquent court-ordered payments
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  1. Led upgrades to clerk's office technology and staff training

    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    “We've improved services by upgrading outdated technology, modernizing procedures, and investing in staff training”
  2. Supports pursuing delinquent court-ordered payments

    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

    “Collections are now current, and we actively pursue delinquent accounts to protect public resources.”
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Tammy ClarkWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Tammy Clark

Prefers Republican Party

Legal office manager

The gist

  • Pledges proper staffing and transparent oversight of the clerk's office
  • Pledges to rebuild stability in an office with high turnover
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  1. Pledges proper staffing and transparent oversight of the clerk's office

    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 am ready to lead the Clerk's Office with proper staffing, transparent oversight, and a commitment to efficiency and accountability.”
  2. Pledges to rebuild stability in an office with high turnover

    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

    “It is also important to rebuild teamwork and stability within an office that has experienced high turnover.”

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