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Cowlitz County, Washington

Cowlitz County Commissioner, District 3

Dahl and Chandler are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cowlitz County election filings.

About this race

Richard Dahl and Chelsea Chandler meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cowlitz County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Richard Dahl

Republican

Biography

Dahl is a 30-year Castle Rock resident who retired from a 39-year banking career as Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Dahl is the sitting Cowlitz County Commissioner for District 3 and has three children and seven grandchildren, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Chelsea Chandler

Democratic

Biography

Chandler is a middle school STEM teacher and a former Peace Corps Volunteer, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Chandler has worked on community health initiatives and helped young mothers navigate healthcare and education, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cowlitz County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Cowlitz County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Dahl and Chelsea Chandler. Candidate information follows official Cowlitz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cowlitz County Commissioner, District 3 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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Cowlitz County Prosecuting AttorneyCowlitz County SheriffCowlitz County TreasurerSee all 17 Cowlitz County races
Candidate profiles
Richard Dahl, full profileChelsea Chandler, full profileOfficial Washington election office