County
Pierce County Council
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The seven-member county council, one member elected by each district, adopts Pierce County's budget and laws and sets county land-use policy.
Taxes & budget
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges transparent decisions and careful use of tax dollars.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to tackle housing costs, infrastructure and homelessness.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports community-specific housing options, including density and added units.
- Proposes rent subsidies where unused housing stock exists.
Economy & jobs
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
- Supports policies that help families and local businesses.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports more infrastructure funding for unincorporated Pierce County.
- Supports more public transit and road capacity for rural areas.
Health & human services
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to prioritize affordable housing and access to care.
Government & transparency
Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges a practical, business-minded approach on the Council.
- Pledges to put people ahead of partisan politics.
Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.