Ward is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Columbia County election filings.
Nickolas J. Ward is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
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Ward has served as Interim Prosecutor for Columbia County since November 2025, after private practice in felony public defense and family law from 2021 to 2025, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Ward served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Sergeant and holds a J.D. from Gonzaga University and a B.A. in History from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nickolas J. Ward. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney 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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