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Skagit County, Washington

Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney

Pedersen is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Skagit County election filings.

About this race

Erik Pedersen is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Erik Pedersen

Democratic

Biography

Pedersen served 32 years in the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, most recently as Chief Civil Deputy from 2022 to 2026, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Pedersen holds a J.D. from the University of Puget Sound/Seattle University and is a past president of the Skagit County Bar Association, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erik Pedersen. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney 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 profiles
Erik Pedersen, full profileOfficial Washington election office