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2 candidates are tracked for Thurston County PUD, Commissioner, District No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Campbell and Troy Kirby. Candidate information follows official Thurston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jim Campbell (Nonpartisan) and Troy Kirby (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Thurston County PUD, Commissioner, District No. 1, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. No August 4 primary contest for this office appears in the county's official results feed (two or fewer filers advance directly). Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.
Campbell is the current Thurston County Public Utility District Commissioner for District 1, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously worked 20 years at the Olympia Brewery before joining the water industry, most recently as the PUD's Director of Field Operations, per the same source. Jim Campbell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County PUD, Commissioner, District No. 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the county's voters' pamphlet)
- Keep water rates affordable by pursuing state grants and infrastructure funding
- Pursue polluter settlements to help pay for PFAS cleanup
- Emphasize preventative infrastructure maintenance to avoid costly emergencies
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Kirby has served as a Lacey Parks Commissioner for seven years and previously ran for Lacey City Council and Port Commissioner, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He is a former small business owner who has taught as a business instructor at Saint Martin's University, per the same source. Troy Kirby appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County PUD, Commissioner, District No. 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Keep utility rates affordable by fixing aging infrastructure before it fails
- Improve backup power reliability during storms
- Protect regional aquifers and water rights through smart planning
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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