The Ballot Brief
Washington
Candidate profile

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

Amber Waldref

Democratic · Washington · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Spokane County Commissioner, District No. 2, Washington

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reducing household costs and investing in workers and small businesses

From other published sources

  • Addressing the opioid crisis and expanding substance use and mental health treatment, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement
  • Increasing housing supply and affordability through smart growth, per the same statement
Biography

The sitting District 2 county commissioner, in the seat since 2023 after seven years on the Spokane City Council, per the Washington voters' pamphlet statement and the county's official commissioner roster. Her earlier career was in nonprofit and community work, including director of The Zone Project at the Northeast Community Center and development director for The Lands Council, per the same statement, and she has chaired both the Spokane Regional Health District board and the Spokane Transit Authority board.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

On the ballot

Spokane County Commissioner, District No. 2Washington · 2026Spokane County sample ballot

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
How we source this

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified October 19, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotWashington 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home