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Skagit County Auditor

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4 years
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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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Jeremy Harrison-SmithWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jeremy Harrison-Smith

Prefers Democratic Party

Northwest Washington representative, Office of the Governor · Clear Lake

The gist

  • Pledges to protect Skagit County's vote-by-mail system
  • Supports expanding language access and outreach
  • Proposes modernizing financial systems and customer service
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  1. Pledges to protect Skagit County's vote-by-mail system

    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 protect our accurate, secure, and accessible elections and collaborate with our state partners to safeguard Skagit County’s vote-by-mail system.”
  2. Supports expanding language access and outreach

    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

    “As a fluent Spanish speaker, I’m a strong advocate for expanding language access and outreach”
  3. Proposes modernizing financial systems and customer service

    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 modernize financial systems and improve customer service so residents have reliable access to licensing and public records”
    Jeremy Harrison-Smith for Skagit County Auditor

    Provided by the campaign · Jeremy Harrison-Smith campaign · jeremyharrisonsmith.com

    “Modernize county financial and reporting systems”
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Mark HulstWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Mark Hulst

Prefers Independent Party

Business owner; former Mount Vernon City Council member

The gist

  • Pledges nonpartisan, consistent administration of vote-by-mail
  • Pledges operational efficiency and staff development
  • Pledges an Auditor's Office run without politics
More about Mark
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  1. Pledges nonpartisan, consistent administration of vote-by-mail

    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 ensure our vote-by-mail system is administered accurately, consistently, and professionally -without unnecessary rhetoric or partisanship.”
  2. Pledges operational efficiency and staff development

    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 priorities will include improving operational efficiency, strengthening staff development and ensuring county services are delivered professionally and reliably.”
  3. Pledges an Auditor's Office run without politics

    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

    “The Auditor’s Office should be defined by integrity, professionalism, and service to the public -not politics.”

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