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2 candidates are tracked for Kitsap County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Simonds and Phil Cook. Candidate information follows official Kitsap County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Michael Simonds (Democratic) and Phil Cook (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. August 4 top-two primary: Michael Simonds 52.5 percent, Phil Cook 47.5 percent, per the county's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.
Simonds is a real estate agent with Redfin in Kitsap County, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously served as a U.S. Navy nuclear missile technician aboard the USS Nebraska, per the same source. Michael Simonds appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the county's voters' pamphlet)
- Use modern data analytics to correct neighborhood-level assessment imbalances
- Expand accessibility for seniors, veterans, disabled and lower-income residents
- Improve transparency in the property valuation process
Cook has served as Kitsap County Assessor since 2015, per the county's official elected officials page. He previously spent nearly 25 years in real estate and property management in the county, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. Phil Cook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Maintain transparency and accuracy in the property valuation process
- Continue adopting new assessment technologies
- Keep the office focused on customer service and fiscal responsibility
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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