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Thurston County Clerk

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Government & transparency

  • Nicole MillerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to reopen public access to the clerk's office

  • Garrett CadyPrefers Independent Party

    • Supports making the county clerk a nonpartisan office
    • Pledges to retain experienced clerk's office staff

Courts & justice

  • Nicole MillerPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to restore in-person service at the clerk's office
    • Supports court access regardless of income or disability

  • Garrett CadyPrefers Independent Party

    • Pledges to expand domestic violence assistance and in-person services

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; 2 issues covered in this race.