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Skagit County, Washington

Skagit County Auditor

Harrison-Smith and Hulst are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Skagit County election filings.

About this race

Jeremy Harrison-Smith and Mark Hulst meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Skagit 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 Skagit County votes on this seat.

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Jeremy Harrison-Smith

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Expanding language access and outreach, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Protecting accurate, secure and accessible elections, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Modernizing financial systems and improving customer service, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Biography

Harrison-Smith serves as the Governor's Northwest Washington representative and was Executive Director of the Scleroderma Foundation Northwest Chapter, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Harrison-Smith holds an MA in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations and a BA in Sociology and International Relations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Mark Hulst

Independent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Improving operational efficiency, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Strengthening staff development, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Delivering county services professionally and reliably, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Biography

Hulst served 12 years on the Mount Vernon City Council, including as Finance Chair and Public Safety Chair, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Hulst has served on the Mount Vernon Planning Commission and the Skagit Transit Board of Directors and is a local business owner, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Skagit County Auditor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Skagit County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeremy Harrison-Smith and Mark Hulst. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

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Skagit County Commissioner, District 3Skagit County CoronerSkagit County Prosecuting AttorneySee all 18 Skagit County races
Candidate profiles
Jeremy Harrison-Smith, full profileMark Hulst, full profileOfficial Washington election office