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Franklin County, Washington

Franklin County PUD Commissioner, District 2

Nies is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin County election filings.

About this race

Tim Nies is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin County PUD Commissioner, District 2, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. Only voters inside this district vote on the seat.

What this office does

Public utility district commissioner. A public utility district is a locally owned utility that provides electricity, water, sewer or broadband. Commissioners set rates, approve the budget and capital projects, hire the general manager and decide on power supply and infrastructure investments.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tim Nies

Nonpartisan

Biography

Nies was Audit Manager for the Washington State Auditor's Office, then Director of Administrative Services and General Manager at Franklin PUD, and finished his career with five years at Energy Northwest, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Nies holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Metropolitan State College in Denver, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County PUD Commissioner, District 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County PUD Commissioner, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Nies. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County PUD Commissioner, District 2 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 Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Nies, full profileOfficial Washington election office