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Yakima County, Washington

Yakima County Treasurer

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

About this race

Stephanie Patterson and Sam Johnson meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yakima County Treasurer, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Yakima County votes on this seat.

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Stephanie Patterson

Republican

Biography

Patterson has 12 years of experience in the Yakima County Treasurer's Office, most recently as Senior Manager, Investments and Banking, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Patterson holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Washington State University and is a Certified Government Investment Professional, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Sam Johnson

Independent

Biography

Sam Johnson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Yakima County Treasurer in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Yakima County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephanie Patterson and Sam Johnson. Candidate information follows official Yakima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Yakima County Treasurer 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
Stephanie Patterson, full profileSam Johnson, full profileOfficial Washington election office