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Columbia County, Washington

Columbia County Clerk

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

About this race

Kriston Chapman is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Columbia County Clerk, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. Every voter in Columbia County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kriston Chapman

Republican

Biography

Chapman has served as Columbia County Clerk from 2022 to the present and previously was Chief Deputy Clerk and District Court Administrator for Columbia County, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Chapman holds an A.A.S. from Lewis-Clark State College and was a Deputy Clerk in Benton County and Walla Walla County, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Columbia County Clerk in 2026?

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

When is the Columbia County Clerk 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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Candidate profiles
Kriston Chapman, full profileOfficial Washington election office