Cowlitz County, Washington

Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney

Jurvakainen is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cowlitz County election filings.

About this race

Ryan P. Jurvakainen is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

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.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ryan P. Jurvakainen

Independent

Biography

Jurvakainen has served as Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney for the last twelve years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan P. Jurvakainen. Candidate information follows official Cowlitz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cowlitz 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.

How do I see my exact Cowlitz County ballot?

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

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Cowlitz County Treasurer Cowlitz Superior Court, Judge Position 4 Cowlitz County District Court, Judge Position 1 See all 17 Cowlitz County races

Candidate profiles

Ryan P. Jurvakainen, full profile Official Washington election office