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Mason County, Washington

Mason County Auditor

Ingwaldson and Duenkel are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Mason County election filings.

About this race

Tamra 'Tam' Ingwaldson and Steve Duenkel meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Mason County votes on this seat.

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Tamra 'Tam' Ingwaldson

Democratic

Biography

Ingwaldson has over 20 years of experience in corporate telecommunications and over 20 years in nonprofit management, including with United Way of Mason County and United Way of Kitsap County, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. She is a Program Support Specialist with New Horizon Communities and holds a business management degree, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Steve Duenkel

Republican

Biography

Duenkel has served as Mason County Auditor since 2023, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He had a 37 year career at Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Safeco and in small business and holds an MBA in finance, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Mason County Auditor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Mason County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tamra 'Tam' Ingwaldson and Steve Duenkel. Candidate information follows official Mason County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Mason County Auditor 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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Mason County Commissioner, District 3Mason County CoronerMason County Prosecuting AttorneySee all 15 Mason County races
Candidate profiles
Tamra 'Tam' Ingwaldson, full profileSteve Duenkel, full profileOfficial Washington election office