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San Juan County Auditor

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The auditor runs the county's elections, records property documents and licenses, and keeps the county's books.

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Heather LeeWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Heather Lee

No party listed

Financial consultant; former chief deputy auditor

The gist

  • Pledges to restore transparency and morale in the Auditor's office.
  • Pledges efficient service, accountable finances and secure elections.
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  1. Pledges to restore transparency and morale in the Auditor's office.

    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'm running to restore these values, and to rebuild trust and morale in the Auditor's office.”
  2. Pledges efficient service, accountable finances and secure elections.

    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 am committed to efficient service, accountable finances, and secure elections.”
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Natasha K WarmenhovenSan Juan County

Natasha K Warmenhoven

No party listed

San Juan County Auditor

The gist

  • Led implementation of a new county financial system.
  • Introduced a Budget-in-Brief and expanded quarterly financial reports.
  • Led development of online dog licensing.
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  1. Led implementation of a new county financial system.

    Re-elect Natasha Warmenhoven as San Juan County Auditor

    Campaign website · Natasha for Auditor · natashaforauditor.com

    “I am leading the effort to implement a new financial management system for the County.”
  2. Introduced a Budget-in-Brief and expanded quarterly financial reports.

    Re-elect Natasha Warmenhoven as San Juan County Auditor

    Campaign website · Natasha for Auditor · natashaforauditor.com

    “I worked to standardize the budget book, implement a Budget-in-Brief, and expand quarterly financial reports”
  3. Led development of online dog licensing.

    Re-elect Natasha Warmenhoven as San Juan County Auditor

    Campaign website · Natasha for Auditor · natashaforauditor.com

    “I lead the development of an online dog licensing system providing easier access to all dog owners, regardless of their home island.”

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