County

Stevens County Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner

District 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three commissioners run Stevens PUD (Public Utility District No. 1 of Stevens County), which operates water and sewer systems in Stevens and Spokane counties, and set its rates.

Stevens PUD's race (the guide lists it as Public Utility District 1, Commissioner #2, on Spokane and Stevens ballots; Howie Kubik is Stevens PUD's District 2 commissioner). Nominated by commissioner district in the primary; the whole PUD votes in the general (RCW 54.12.010; Spokane's sample ballot: 'Only registered voters in the Public Utility District').

Candidates Compare by issue

Howie Kubik

No party listed

Stevens PUD commissioner; retired Avista lineman

The gist

Pledges reliable, safe and cost-effective water and sewer service

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Pledges reliable, safe and cost-effective water and sewer 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 have worked to ensure residents receive reliable, safe, and cost-effective utility services.”

Andrea Morgan

No party listed

Registered nurse

The gist

Pledges preventive maintenance to keep utility rates predictable
Supports balancing infrastructure with resource and property protection
Pledges transparency and accountability to ratepayers

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Pledges preventive maintenance to keep utility rates predictable
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 prioritize long-term stability to keep rates predictable.”
Supports balancing infrastructure with resource and property protection
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
“We must balance modern infrastructure needs with the preservation of our natural resources and private property rights.”
Pledges transparency and accountability to ratepayers
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 advocate for transparency and honest communication, ensuring that the PUD remains accountable to the people it serves.”

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; 3 issues covered in this race.