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City of University Place
Pierce County, Washington
Voters in City of University Place are in U.S. Congressional District 10, WA Legislative District 28 and WA Legislative District 28. City of University Place is split between districts, so part of the town votes in Clover Park School District, Tacoma Public Schools and University Place School District. Enter your street address below to see exactly which races are on your ballot.
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In University Place
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
3631 Drexler Dr W, University Place Directions
Box is located in the fire station parking lot. Drop Box
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2026 General Election
in 30 daysTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Ballots due
- Drop boxes and voting centers close 8:00 p.m.
- Register by
- Oct 26, 2026
Candidates on the City of University Place ballot
State
State Representative, 28th Legislative District · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Kathy RichardsonPrefers Republican Party
- Mari LeavittPrefers Democratic Party
State Representative, 28th Legislative District · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Kerry HillsPrefers Nonpartisan Party
- Dan BronoskePrefers Democratic Party
Judges & courts
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Scott EdwardsNo party listed
- Colleen MelodyNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- David StevensNo party listed
- Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Ian BirkNo party listed
- Sean O'DonnellNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Dave LarsonNo party listed
- Theo AngelisNo party listed
Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Todd A. BloomNo party listed
- Debra L. StephensNo party listed
Judge, Court of Appeals, Division II, District 1 · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Meng Li CheNo party listed
Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Kevin A. McCannNo party listed
Only part of City of University Place votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Claire SussmanNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 3
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Lizanne PadulaNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 4
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Neil HoribeNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 5
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Dwayne ChristopherNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 6
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Karl WilliamsNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Pam NogueiraNo party listed
- Mike SommerfeldNo party listed
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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 8
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- Sven NelsonNo party listed
- James ArmstrongNo party listed
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County
Pierce County Council · District 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
- Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party
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Pierce County Council · District 5
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Bryan YambePrefers Democratic Party
- Bettina GesePrefers Republican Party
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Pierce County Council · District 7
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Brenda LykinsPrefers Democratic Party
- Mike SolanPrefers Republican Party
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Pierce County Auditor
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Linda FarmerNo party listed
- Damon TownsendNo party listed
Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Coreen SchnepfNo party listed
- Bryan ChushcoffNo party listed
Ballot issues
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes
Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define "income." This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)
Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification
Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as "biologically male" from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students' healthcare providers. Should this measure be enacted into law?
Pierce County Charter Amendment 52: council meeting schedule and remote public comment
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 2.35 of the Pierce County Charter concerning meetings of the County Council. If approved, this amendment will require the County Council to meet at least 45 times each year and require all Council meetings that require public comment to have an option for remote attendance and public comment. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 53: appointed sheriff
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 3.70 of the Pierce County Charter concerning the office of Sheriff. If approved, Sheriff shall cease to be an elective office, and the current elected term of office shall terminate early, effective January 1, 2027. The Sheriff will be appointed by the Executive and confirmed by a majority of the County Council. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 54: Public Safety Ombuds
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 3.75 of the Pierce County Charter creating a Public Safety Ombuds. If approved, this amendment will create a new executive department of Public Safety Ombuds to provide independent oversight of the Sheriff and Sheriff's Office employees. Subject to limitations imposed by law, the Ombuds shall have authority and resources to monitor all matters involving the Sheriff's Office. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 55: 180 days to gather initiative signatures
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 5.40 of the Pierce County Charter concerning initiative procedures. If approved, this amendment will provide initiative sponsors 180 days to collect signatures in support of a proposed initiative. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 56: four-year budget outlook
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 6.35 of the Pierce County Charter concerning a four-year budget outlook. If approved, this amendment will require the Chief Financial Officer to prepare a four-year budget outlook for the next and succeeding biennial budgets. The outlook shall establish that projected expenditures will not exceed projected available funds. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 57: nondiscrimination categories
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 9.65 of the Pierce County Charter concerning Nondiscrimination. If approved, this amendment will revise the prohibition on discrimination in the performance of County duties. The prohibition on discrimination may not infringe on, diminish, or impair any right secured by the U.S. Constitution or Washington State Constitution. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce County Charter Amendment 58: juvenile detention advocate and audits
The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 9.70 of the Pierce County Charter creating a Juvenile Detention Advocate Office. If approved, this amendment will create a Juvenile Detention Advocate Office to respond to complaints, monitor conditions and comply with regulations. Pierce County Juvenile Detention will be subject to an independent audit or accreditation review at least once every five years Should this proposed Charter amendment be:
Pierce Transit Proposition 1: transit sales tax increase (+0.3%)
The Board of Commissioners of the Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area, commonly known as Pierce Transit, adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 concerning a sales and use tax for local transportation services. This proposition would authorize the collection of an additional sales and use tax of three-tenths of one percent, or three pennies for every $10 spent, to maintain and improve transit service, including adding bus routes and special event service; expanding daytime, evening, and weekend service; reducing wait times between buses; improving access to light rail, healthcare, schools, and jobs; expanding service for people with disabilities; and providing fare-free bus service to seniors and youth, effective April 1, 2027. Shall this proposition be:
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Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) Proposition 1: EMS levy renewal ($0.50/$1,000)
Shall Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) be authorized to continue funding emergency medical services for its citizens with a regular property tax levy of $0.50 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a period of six consecutive years to be collected beginning in 2027?
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