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Stevens County Commissioner

District 2

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Stevens County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

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Mark BurrowsWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Mark Burrows

Prefers Republican Party

Stevens County Commissioner

The gist

  • Supports competitive pay to retain county employees
  • Pledges to resist state overregulation alongside other counties
  • Supports developing economic prosperity in Northeast Washington
  • Pledges to fight state laws he views as unconstitutional
  • Supports protecting private property rights
More about Mark
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  1. Supports competitive pay to retain county employees

    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 believe in providing competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain quality county employees”
  2. Pledges to resist state overregulation alongside other counties

    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

    “work alongside other counties resisting overregulation, work with neighboring counties promoting efficiency”
  3. Supports developing economic prosperity in Northeast Washington

    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

    “developing economic prosperity in Northeast Washington”
  4. Pledges to fight state laws he views as unconstitutional

    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

    “continue working with our Legislative Representatives and regional Sheriffs to fight unconstitutional legislation from the State.”
  5. Supports protecting private property rights

    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 place a very high value on protecting private property rights”
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Jack Griffin JrWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jack Griffin Jr

States No Party Preference

Retired from corporate and healthcare work

The gist

  • Pledges accountability and doing more with limited resources
  • Pledges to meet the needs of every resident
More about Jack
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  1. Pledges accountability and doing more with limited resources

    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've been able to accomplish a great deal with limited resources, and I know Stevens County could use that kind of experience”
  2. Pledges to meet the needs of every resident

    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 be diligent and dedicated to meeting the needs of every resident, because this is my home too.”

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