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Columbia County, Washington

Columbia County Auditor

Hutchens is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Columbia County election filings.

About this race

Will Hutchens is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Columbia 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. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Columbia County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Will Hutchens

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Biography

Hutchens has served as Columbia County Auditor from 2023 to 2026 and is a volunteer firefighter with Columbia County Fire District #3, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Hutchens holds a Master of International Management from Portland State University and a B.S. in Crop Science from Washington State University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Columbia County Auditor in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Columbia County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Hutchens. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Columbia 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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Candidate roster from official Columbia County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Columbia County Commissioner, District 3Columbia County Prosecuting AttorneyColumbia County SheriffSee all 11 Columbia County races
Candidate profiles
Will Hutchens, full profileOfficial Washington election office