Douglas County, Washington

Douglas County Commissioner, District 3

See where Straub and Lesky stand on roads, growth and jobs. Names follow official Douglas County election filings.

About this race

Marc S. Straub and Michael S. Lesky meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas 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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Marc S. Straub

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Supporting economic growth, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Maintaining our infrastructure, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Reducing unnecessary regulation, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Straub has served as Douglas County Commissioner for the 3rd District for the last eight years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Straub was CEO of Building North Central Washington for 17 years and studied finance and economics at Central Washington University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Michael S. Lesky

Independent

Biography

Michael S. Lesky is on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Douglas County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marc S. Straub and Michael S. Lesky. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on roads, growth and jobs.

When is the Douglas 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.

How do I see my exact Douglas County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Marc S. Straub, full profile Michael S. Lesky, full profile Official Washington election office