Okanogan County, Washington

Okanogan County PUD Commissioner, District 1

See where Vejraska and Gadd stand on housing, roads and the budget. Names follow official Okanogan County election filings.

About this race

Scott Vejraska and Steven Gadd meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Okanogan County PUD Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

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.

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Scott Vejraska

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Keep rates affordable, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Strengthen electrical infrastructure, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Transparent, responsible leadership, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Vejraska has served as an Okanogan County PUD Commissioner for 11 years and is currently Board President, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He is a generational rancher and a lineman with 27 years of experience, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Steven Gadd

Nonpartisan

Biography

Gadd has worked as an Assistant State Auditor for the past 14 years and served on the Okanogan City Council for four years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He holds an MBA from the University of Washington and served in the U.S. Navy during the Persian Gulf War, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Okanogan County PUD Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Okanogan County PUD Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Vejraska and Steven Gadd. Candidate information follows official Okanogan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and the budget.

When is the Okanogan County PUD Commissioner, District 1 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 Okanogan County ballot?

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

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Ferry County PUD No. 1 Commissioner, District 3 Washington Senate, Legislative District 7 Washington House Position 1, Legislative District 7 See all 17 Okanogan County races

Candidate profiles

Scott Vejraska, full profile Steven Gadd, full profile Official Washington election office