County

Okanogan County Public Utility District Commissioner

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The commissioners run Okanogan County Public Utility District, the public electric utility in Okanogan County, and set its rates.

Nominated by commissioner district in the primary; voters of the whole PUD elect the commissioner in November (RCW 54.12.010).

Candidates Compare by issue

Scott Vejraska

No party listed

Okanogan County PUD Commissioner; rancher and lineman

The gist

Opposed unnecessary PUD rate increases.
Supported strengthening PUD reserves without raising burdens.
Pledges to strengthen the PUD's electrical infrastructure.

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Opposed unnecessary PUD rate increases.
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 have supported efforts to keep rates low and have opposed unnecessary rate increases, with a firm NO VOTE, whenever possible.”
Supported strengthening PUD reserves without raising burdens.
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 have successfully strengthened our financial reserves without placing additional burdens on ratepayers.”
Pledges to strengthen the PUD's electrical infrastructure.
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 respectfully ask for your vote so I can continue working to keep rates affordable, strengthen our electrical infrastructure”

Steven Gadd

No party listed

Assistant State Auditor

The gist

Supports turnover of long-serving elected officials.
Pledges thorough oversight and efficient PUD operation.
Pledges openness to public and employee input.

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Supports turnover of long-serving elected officials.
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's time for a change. Twelve years is long enough in any elected position!”
Pledges thorough oversight and efficient PUD operation.
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
“to ensure the utility is run with thorough oversite and as efficiently and effectively as possible.”
Pledges openness to public and employee input.
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 always seek and be open to insight from the public, which includes the employees.”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.