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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).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Scott VejraskaNo party listed

    • Opposed unnecessary PUD rate increases.
    • Supported strengthening PUD reserves without raising burdens.

  • Steven GaddNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Scott VejraskaNo party listed

    • Pledges to strengthen the PUD's electrical infrastructure.

  • Steven GaddNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Scott VejraskaNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Steven GaddNo party listed

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

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.