Yakima County, Washington

Yakima County Commissioner, District 1

Udell and Strutner are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Yakima County election filings.

About this race

Robert Udell and Kristoffer Strutner meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yakima County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. Only voters inside this district vote on the seat.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Robert Udell

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Fiscal responsibility, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Transparent leadership, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Udell has served two terms as Yakima County Sheriff, beginning in 2019, and has 36 years in law enforcement, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Udell holds a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University and chairs Safe Yakima Valley, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Kristoffer Strutner

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

End YCWRS well metering permitting requirements, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Slash unnecessary permitting and building regulations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Decrease the cost to build, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Strutner is a heavy civil construction manager and infrastructure professional who has overseen multimillion dollar projects throughout the Western United States, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Strutner is a graduate of the IUOE Local 302 Apprenticeship Program and has served as a wildland firefighter and equipment operator, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Yakima County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Udell and Kristoffer Strutner. Candidate information follows official Yakima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Yakima County 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Robert Udell, full profile Kristoffer Strutner, full profile Official Washington election office