County

Thurston County Assessor

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

What this office does: The assessor sets the value of every property in the county for property taxes.

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JJ Olson

Prefers Democratic Party

Business applications administrator, Thurston County Assessor's Office

The gist

Pledges fair, accurate and transparent property appraisals
Proposes technology upgrades to make the assessor's office more accessible
Pledges that every property owner is heard on assessments

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Pledges fair, accurate and transparent property appraisals
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 want to ensure residents of our county receive fair, accurate, and transparent appraisals”
Proposes technology upgrades to make the assessor's office more accessible
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 am spearheading a technology transformation that will make the office more accessible and transparent.”
Pledges that every property owner is heard on assessments
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 ensuring every property owner is fairly represented and heard.”

Lynda Nashed Zeman

Prefers Democratic Party

Executive administrator, Thurston County government

The gist

Proposes more staff training and mentorship as staff retire
Pledges clearer valuation information to reduce assessment appeals
Supports treating the assessor's job as executive leadership

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Proposes more staff training and mentorship as staff retire
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 strengthen training and mentorship, support a successful transition to modern systems, manage resources responsibly”
Pledges clearer valuation information to reduce assessment appeals
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 improve communication, make valuation information easier to understand, and be visible and responsive in the community.”
Supports treating the assessor's job as executive leadership
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
“it is an executive leadership role responsible for people, budgets, systems, and fair, accurate property valuations.”

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