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Pend Oreille County Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner

District 2

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1
Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three commissioners run Pend Oreille County Public Utility District No. 1, the county's public utility, and set its rates.

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Gerry David BradburyWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Gerry David Bradbury

No party listed

Retired educator

The gist

  • Pledges to keep the PUD's quality service at low cost
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  1. Pledges to keep the PUD's quality service at low cost

    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

    “My primary focus as your PUD Commissioner will be to ensure that this remains the case for our children, our grandchildren, and beyond.”
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Ernie HoodWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Ernie Hood

No party listed

Retired technology and manufacturing manager

The gist

  • Pledges reliable service and affordable rates
  • Pledges honesty and transparency as commissioner
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  1. Pledges reliable service and affordable rates

    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

    “maintaining reliable utility services, planning responsibly for future needs, and keeping rates as affordable as possible.”
  2. Pledges honesty and transparency as commissioner

    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 serve with honesty, integrity, and transparency.”

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