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Mason 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 Mason 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.

Taxes & budget

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    No documented position found.

  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to end wasteful spending and live within means

Public safety

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    No documented position found.

  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes joining code enforcement with the sheriff's office
    • Pledges to restore a strong animal control program

Housing

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    • Supports affordable housing, child care and elder care
  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    No documented position found.

  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes better roads and water access for firefighting

Environment & parks

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    • Supports converting old rail lines into trails
  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

  • Miguel GutierrezPrefers Labor Democrat Party

    • Proposes focus on housing, healthcare and hope
  • George BlushPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

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