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Thurston County Public Utility District Commissioner

District 1, Unexpired 4-year term

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

What this office does: The commissioners run Thurston County Public Utility District, which provides water utility services and water planning in Thurston County, and set its rates.

Thurston PUD serves Thurston County; under RCW 54.12.010 only the commissioner district's voters nominate in the primary, and voters of the entire PUD elect in November.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jim Campbell

No party listed

Thurston PUD Commissioner, District 1

The gist

Supports preventative maintenance to stabilize water rates
Supports a certified, well-trained utility workforce
Pledges to evaluate costs realistically and spend responsibly

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Supports preventative maintenance to stabilize water rates
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
“Preventative maintenance and smart planning help stabilize rates for household budgets and maintain public safety.”
Supports a certified, well-trained utility workforce
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 support a certified, well-trained workforce to ensure safe practices, strong morale, and dependable service”
Pledges to evaluate costs realistically and spend responsibly
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
“ensure taxpayers and customers’ dollars are spent responsibly and efficiently while protecting drinking water.”

Troy Kirby

No party listed

State agency communications leader

The gist

Proposes grants and polluter settlements for PFAS cleanup
Supports more backup power for water systems during storms
Supports stronger utility bill assistance programs
Supports regional planning to protect aquifers and water rights

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Proposes grants and polluter settlements for PFAS cleanup
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 work hard to keep rates affordable by pursuing state grants, infrastructure funding, and polluter settlements to help pay for PFAS cleanup”
Supports more backup power for water systems during storms
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
“improving aging infrastructure, holding contractors accountable, expanding backup power systems during storms”
Supports stronger utility bill assistance programs
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 also support stronger assistance programs so families do not lose basic services during hard times.”
Supports regional planning to protect aquifers and water 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
“we must protect our aquifers and water rights for future generations through smart regional planning and cooperation.”

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