County

Pacific 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 Pacific 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Pattie Gray

Prefers Republican Party

Paralegal

The gist

Supports less taxation and fewer regulations
Supports term limits
Proposes a salary commission to set commissioner pay
Pledges to show where county tax dollars go

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Supports less taxation and fewer regulations
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
“which includes less taxation and cutting excessive regulations and red tape holding people back from prosperity.”
Supports term limits
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 believe in term limits to prevent career politicians.”
Proposes a salary commission to set commissioner pay
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 would like to bring in a salary commission because Commissioners should not set their own salaries.”
Pledges to show where county tax dollars go
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
“who deserve to see exactly where the tax dollars are going.”

Jerry Doyle

Prefers Independent Party

Pacific County Commissioner, District 3; general contractor

The gist

Supports an open-door policy on county issues
Supports practical solutions and transparency in county government

More about Jerry

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Supports an open-door policy on county issues
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 crucial to have an open-door policy to discuss any issues that arise.”
Supports practical solutions and transparency in 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
“Leadership is about bringing practical solutions, transparency, and common sense to county government.”

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