County
Skagit County Commissioner
District 3, Short and full term
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Skagit County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.
Candidates must live in Commissioner District 3 and were nominated there in the primary, but voters countywide elect the commissioner. The winner serves the rest of the current term (short term) and the next four-year term.
Taxes & budget
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored bills sending liquor, cannabis revenue to local governments
- Opposed raising local governments' property taxing authority
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports protecting tax dollars and planning for growth
Public safety
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
- Sponsored a statewide co-responder training curriculum
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports focus on housing, infrastructure and public health
Economy & jobs
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
- Supports reducing regulatory and tax burdens on farms and businesses
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Secured grants and strengthened flood protection as commissioner
Government & transparency
Keith L. WagonerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Joe BurnsPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to serve as a full-time commissioner
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.