Washington · County · November 3, 2026 general election
Adams County: what’s on the 2026 ballot
27 races and measures (36 candidates) appear in the official Adams County Voters’ Guide.
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Ballot measures
| Measure | Short description (official) |
|---|---|
| Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 Statewide | Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. |
| Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 Statewide | Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. |
| Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 Statewide | Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. |
| FIRE DISTRICT 4 - Special Election Proposition No. 1 (Adams County) | Maintenance and Operation Levy |
| WASHTUCNA PARK AND RECREATION 2 - Special Election Proposition No. 1 (Adams County) | Maintenance and Operation Levy |
Judicial races (nonpartisan)
| Race | Candidates (ballot order) |
|---|---|
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 1 Statewide | Colleen Melody · Scott Edwards |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 3 Statewide | David Stevens · Jaime Michelle Hawk |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 4 Statewide | Ian Birk · Sean O'Donnell |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 5 Statewide | Theo Angelis · Dave Larson |
| Washington Supreme Court — Justice Position 7 Statewide | Debra L. Stephens · Todd A. Bloom |
| Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 2 — Judge Position 1 | Tyson R. Hill |
| Adams County — District Court Judge Position 1 | Andrea K. Russell |
| Adams County — District Court Judge Position 2 | Carolyn J. Benzel |
U.S. House
| Race | Candidates (ballot order) |
|---|---|
| Congressional District 4 — U.S. Representative | Amanda McKinney · John Duresky |
| Congressional District 5 — U.S. Representative | Michael Baumgartner · Carmela Conroy |
State Legislature
| Race | Candidates (ballot order) |
|---|---|
| Legislative District 13 — State Representative Pos. 1 | Tom Dent · Juan "Jerry" Garcia |
| Legislative District 13 — State Representative Pos. 2 | Deanna Martinez · Joshua Thompson |
| Legislative District 13 — State Senator | Alex Ybarra |
| Legislative District 9 — State Representative Pos. 1 | Mary Dye |
| Legislative District 9 — State Representative Pos. 2 | Joe Schmick · Karina Wallace |
County and local offices
| Race | Candidates (ballot order) |
|---|---|
| Adams County — Assessor | Curtis Templin · Veronica Rodriguez |
| Adams County — Auditor | Jacque Laird · Courtney Fannin |
| Adams County — Clerk | Catherine R. Sloan |
| Adams County — County Commissioner District 3 | Miguel A."Mike" Garza · Eleanor Brodahl |
| Adams County — Prosecutor | Randy J. Flyckt |
| Adams County — Sheriff | Dale J. Wagner · Matthew Carlson |
| Adams County — Treasurer | Kayla Meise |
Districts that include part of Adams County
- Congressional District 4 (U.S. House)
- Congressional District 5 (U.S. House)
- Legislative District 13 (State Legislature)
- Legislative District 9 (State Legislature)