County

Spokane County Clerk

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county clerk keeps the superior court's records and files and manages its jury pool.

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Dave Lucas

Prefers Republican Party

Cheney Municipal Court administrator; retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel

The gist

Pledges to speed up and improve accuracy of clerk services
Supports new tools to make court records easier to access
Pledges accurate, cost-effective handling of court funds

More about Dave

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Pledges to speed up and improve accuracy of clerk services
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
“Put people first with clear, respectful communication; Improve speed and accuracy; Continue smart modernization improving service and protecting sensitive information.”
Supports new tools to make court records easier to access
Key Issues and Dave's Solutions
Campaign website · Dave Lucas for Spokane County Clerk · votedavelucas.com
“Dave will continue to implement modern tools and systems that make records easier to access, simplify processes, and provide faster, more reliable service”
Pledges accurate, cost-effective handling of court funds
Key Issues and Dave's Solutions
Campaign website · Dave Lucas for Spokane County Clerk · votedavelucas.com
“ensure all financial operations, from collections to fines and restitution, are accurate, transparent, and cost-effective”

Elliot Robison

Prefers Democratic Party

Business intelligence analyst, CHAS Health

The gist

Proposes expanded court guides, notifications and translated forms
Supports a union-friendly workplace in the clerk's office
Proposes public operational reporting from the clerk's office

More about Elliot

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Proposes expanded court guides, notifications and translated forms
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 plan centers citizens by expanding court guides, notifications, and translated forms.”
Supports a union-friendly workplace in the clerk'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 will empower employees through a constructive, union-friendly workplace”
Proposes public operational reporting from the clerk'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
“transform transparency through public operational reporting.”

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