County
Yakima County Commissioner
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Yakima County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.
Voted by District 1 only, in the primary and the general election: in the 2024 general election Commissioner Districts 2 and 3 were each decided by about a quarter of the county's voters (21,920 and 18,013 votes, against 85,000+ countywide).
Taxes & budget
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
- Led partnerships for SWAT, communications system and crime lab
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes cutting permitting and building regulations
Economy & jobs
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
- Supports planning growth while protecting the region's character
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
- Supports agricultural workers and employers
Environment & parks
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to end YCWRS well-metering permit requirements
Government & transparency
Robert UdellPrefers Republican Party
- Supports partnerships and shared resources across county governments
Kristoffer StrutnerPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes streamlining environmental and development review
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; 6 issues covered in this race.