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Adams County, Washington

Adams County Assessor

Templin and Rodriguez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Adams County election filings.

About this race

Curtis Templin and Veronica Rodriguez meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Adams County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

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Curtis Templin

Republican

Biography

Templin has over eleven years of experience as an Appraiser, Appraiser Analyst and Deputy County Assessor and is an Accredited Real Property Appraiser in Adams and Lincoln Counties, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Templin holds an MBA from Eastern Washington University and a bachelor's degree from Washington State University, and is seeking a first term, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Veronica Rodriguez

Republican

Biography

Rodriguez is the elected Adams County Assessor and a candidate for a second term, with 11 years in the Assessor's Office including 5 years as elected Assessor, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Rodriguez lists professional experience in public administration, office management and community relations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Adams County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Adams County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Templin and Veronica Rodriguez. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Adams County Assessor election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Adams County ClerkAdams County Commissioner, District 3Adams County Prosecuting AttorneySee all 15 Adams County races
Candidate profiles
Curtis Templin, full profileVeronica Rodriguez, full profileOfficial Washington election office