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Adams County, Washington

Adams County Auditor

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

About this race

Jacque Laird and Courtney Fannin meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Adams County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Adams County votes on this seat.

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Jacque Laird

Republican

Biography

Laird has 19 years of service in the Adams County Auditor's Office, including 5.5 years in Recording, 2.5 years in Accounts Payable and 11 years as Elections Administrator, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Laird holds Certified Elections Administrator and Department of Licensing certifications and attended Big Bend Community College, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Courtney Fannin

Republican

Biography

Fannin serves on the Ritzville School Board and has eight years of management experience, including six years as an office manager for a medical practice, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Fannin is a board member of the Bronc Boosters and graduated from Ritzville High School, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Adams County Auditor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Adams County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jacque Laird and Courtney Fannin. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Adams County Auditor 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 Commissioner, District 3Adams County Prosecuting AttorneyAdams County SheriffSee all 15 Adams County races
Candidate profiles
Jacque Laird, full profileCourtney Fannin, full profileOfficial Washington election office