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Cowlitz County, Washington

Cowlitz County Treasurer

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

About this race

Debra Gardner is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cowlitz County Treasurer, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

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

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Debra Gardner

Independent

Biography

Gardner has served as Cowlitz County Treasurer for the last eight years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Gardner launched the Cowlitz County Investment Pool over the past four years and implemented enhanced fraud-prevention measures, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cowlitz County Treasurer in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cowlitz County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Debra Gardner. Candidate information follows official Cowlitz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cowlitz County Treasurer 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 Cowlitz County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Debra Gardner, full profileOfficial Washington election office