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Elections/Voter Registration
The Auditor's office is open to the public for normal services between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Vehicle Licensing hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is closed from Noon - 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
Voter Registration
Securing Your Vote
Candidate Filing Week was May 15-19, 2023
Offices Open for Election On this report, select the year you wish to view.
Candidates who have filed On this report, select the August 1, 2023 Primary and Klickitat County.
Special 3 Day Candidate Filing Period
A special 3 day candidate filing period will be held August 2-4, 2023 for the 24 offices open for election in which no candidates filed. See the list below:
District | Lead County | County | Office | Term | Incumbent | Filing Fee |
BINGEN MUNICIPAL | Klickitat | Klickitat | City of Bingen Council Pos. #2 | 4-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Isolde (Izzy) Schroder | $18.00 |
CEMETERY DISTRICT # 2 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Cemetery District 2 Commissioner Pos. #1 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | John Rolfe | $0.00 |
CEMETERY DISTRICT # 3 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Cemetery District 3 Commissioner Pos. #3 | 6-year Short & Full term, Nonpartisan | Brad Gimlin | $0.00 |
CEMETERY DISTRICT #4 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Cemetery District 4 Commissioner Pos. #2 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Ron Gunkel | $0.00 |
PARK AND RECREATIONAL DIST. # 1 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Park and Recreation District 1 Pos. #3 | 2-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Joshua Quantrell | $0.00 |
PARK AND RECREATIONAL DIST. # 1 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Park and Recreation District 1 Pos. #4 | 4-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Jennifer Smith | $0.00 |
WHITE SALMON VALLEY POOL METRO PARK DIST | Klickitat | Klickitat | White Salmon Valley Pool Metro. Park Dist. Pos. 1 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Carly Lemon | $0.00 |
WHITE SALMON VALLEY POOL METRO PARK DIST | Klickitat | Klickitat | White Salmon Valley Pool Metro. Park Dist. Pos. 4 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Karen Boroughs | $0.00 |
TROUT LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 1 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Trout Lake Fire District Pos. #1 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Pat Kelly | $0.00 |
TROUT LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 1 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Trout Lake Fire District Pos. #3 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Eula Smith | $0.00 |
TROUT LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 1 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Trout Lake Fire District Pos. #4 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Robert Jolley | $0.00 |
BICKLETON FIRE DISTRICT # 2 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Bickleton Fire District Pos. #1 | 2-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Donald Slater | $0.00 |
BICKLETON FIRE DISTRICT # 2 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Bickleton Fire District Pos. #2 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Larry Jensen | $0.00 |
BICKLETON FIRE DISTRICT # 2 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Bickleton Fire District Pos. #3 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | David Whitmore | $0.00 |
CENTERVILLE FIRE DISTRICT # 5 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Centerville Fire District Pos. #1 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Dan Rhoades | $0.00 |
ROOSEVELT FIRE DISTRICT # 9 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Roosevelt Fire District Pos. #2 | 4-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Toni Wesley | $0.00 |
ALDERDALE FIRE DISTRICT # 10 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Alderdale Fire District Pos. #2 | 2-year Unexpired term, Nonpartisan | Gary Hess | $0.00 |
ALDERDALE FIRE DISTRICT # 10 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Alderdale Fire District Pos. #3 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Dustin Cook | $0.00 |
KLICKITAT FIRE DISTRICT # 12 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Klickitat Fire District Pos. #1 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Carl R. Coolidge | $0.00 |
HIGH PRAIRIE FIRE DISTRICT # 14 | Klickitat | Klickitat | High Prairie Fire District Pos. #2 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Philip Haner | $0.00 |
WAHKIACUS FIRE DISTRICT # 15 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Wahkiacus Fire District Pos. #1 | 6-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | Daryl Woodruff | $0.00 |
KLICKITAT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 402 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Klickitat School Board Pos. #3 | 4-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | $0.00 | |
KLICKITAT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 402 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Klickitat School Board Pos. #5 | 4-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | $0.00 | |
ROOSEVELT SCHOOL DISTRICT # 403 | Klickitat | Klickitat | Roosevelt School Board Pos. #1 | 4-year Regular term, Nonpartisan | $0.00 |
In Person Filing
In person filing opens at 8:30 A.M. August 2nd and closes at 5:00 P.M. August 4th. Filing fees can be paid by cash, check, or money order.
Online Candidate Filing
Online Candidate Filing opens at 9:00 A.M. on August 2nd and closes at 4:00 P.M. on August 4th. Filing fees can be paid with a credit or debit card.
Online Candidate Filing ends at 4 pm sharp on August 4th.
Candidates must complete and submit their online declaration by 4:00 pm or submit in person by the close of business.
Mail In Filing
Declarations may be accepted by mail beginning on July 19th. They will be processed during filing the filing period. All mail in filings must be received in our office by 5 p.m. August 4th. Send declarations to Klickitat County Auditor, 205 S Columbus Ave Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620. Filing fees can be paid with check or money order.
Filing Fees
All filing fees are due by August 4th at 5:00 P.M. Declarations will not be processed until filing fees (if applicable) are submitted. Filing fees are non-refundable.
Withdrawal
There is no withdrawal period for candidates who file during the special 3 day filing period
Candidate Voters’ Pamphlet Statements
There will be an online voters’ guide and printed voters’ pamphlet available for the General Election. Statements and photos are due by August 7, 2023 for candidates who file during the special 3 day filing period.
Voters' Pamphlet Candidate Guidelines_Special 3 Day Candidate Filing
Voters' Pamphlet Requirements for Districts
Districts who file resolutions have voters' pamphlet requirements. Committee appointments must be made by the board of your district in a public meeting and signed before submission to the Auditor's Office. Once committee appointments are submitted, no changes can be made.
08/01/2023 Voters Pamphlet Guidelines for Ballot Measures
11/07/2023 Voters Pamphlet Guidelines for Ballot Measures
Election Date | Resolution and Explanatory Statement Deadline | Deadline - For and Against Committee appointment submission | Deadline - For and Against Committee Argument submission |
February 14, 2023 | December 16, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | December 16, 2022 |
April 25, 2023 | February 24, 2023 | February 24, 2023 | February 24, 2023 |
August 1, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
November 7, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 |
Information for Candidates
Candidate Filing Forms
Public Disclosure Commission
Department of Transportation Letter regarding Campaign Signs (PDF)
Offices Open for Election On this report, select the year you wish to view.
Candidates who have filed
Elections Calendar
2022 Votes by District
Online Voters’ Guide
An online voters’ guide specific to your voter registration is available at: votewa.gov.
Klickitat County Elected Officials
Assessor, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Billi Jean Bare
Auditor, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Heather Jobe
Clerk, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Renea Campbell
District #1 Commissioner, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2024
Jacob Anderson
District #2 Commissioner, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Lori Zoller
District #3 Commissioner, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2024
Dan Christopher
Prosecutor/Coroner, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
David Quesnel
Sheriff, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Bob Songer
Treasurer, 4 Year Term, expires 12/31/2026
Greg Gallagher
Superior Court Judge, 4 Year Term, expires 1/9/2025
Randall Krog
East District Court, 4 Year Term, expires 1/9/2027
Rick Hansen
West District Court, 4 Year Term, expires 1/9/2027
Jeff Baker
Klickitat County Precinct Committee Officers
Democratic Party Precinct Committee Officers
Precinct | Name | Elected Date |
04 E Klickitat | Sandra DeMent | 8/2/22 |
05 Fruit Valley | Jennifer Rowlen | 8/2/22 |
08 Lyle | Julie Larson | 8/2/22 |
09 Mt Brook | Becky Miles | 8/2/22 |
012 N Fruit Valley | Sasha Bentley-Feinburg | 8/2/22 |
013 Pine Forest | Patty Powers | 3/9/23 Apt |
016 Trout Lake | Linda Roland | 8/2/22 |
020 Woodland | James Radcliffe | 8/2/22 |
101 Bingen | Candi Didier | 8/2/22 |
102 Goldendale 1 | Peter Andress | 8/2/22 |
110 N White Salmon | Shelley Baxter | 8/2/22 |
Republican Party
Republican Party Precinct Committee Officers
Precinct | Name | Elected Date |
01 Alder Creek | Mark Jobe | 8/2//22 |
02 Centerville | David West | 08/02/22 |
06 Glenwood | Jacob Eldred | 8/2//22 |
07 Husum | Lisa Evans | 8/2/22 |
08 Lyle | Charlie Deach | 8/2/22 |
09 Mt Brook | Matthew Langdon | Apt 01/05/2023 |
011 N Dalles | William J. Morris | 8/2/22 |
012 N Fruit Valley | Sean Ciemiewicz | 8/2/22 |
013 Pine Forest | Kathryn Moco | 8/2/22 |
019 Wishram | Peter Leon | 8/2/22 |
020 Woodland | Will Samuelsen | 8/2/22 |
024 E Lyle | Sharon Aleckson | 8/2/22 |
102 Goldendale 1 | Fran Songer | 8/2/22 |
103 Goldendale 2 | Doug Frantum | Apt 01/05/2023 |
109 White Salmon | Grant F. Cheney | 8/2/22 |
Klickitat County Political Party Contact Information
Democratic Party Chair
Rick George
PO Box 1882
White Salmon, WA 98672
https://www.demsklick.org/
demsklick@gmail.com
Democratic Party Vice Chair
Shelley Baxter
demsklick@gmail.com
Republican Party Chair
Lisa Evans
PO Box 2290-176
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 774-0987
info@klickitatcountyrepublicans.org
Republican Party Vice Chair
Peter F. Leon
PO Box 451
Dallesport, WA 98617
(541) 490-9396
peter.f.leon@gmail.com
Ballot Drop Box Locations
- Bickleton - Intersection of E. Market & S. Madison Streets, adjacent to Alderdale Grange
- Bingen - City Hall, 112 N. Ash St.
- Centerville - 2288 Centerville Hwy., North side of Centerville Grange
- Dallesport - Community Center parking lot, 136 6th St.
- Glenwood - 209 E. Main, North of the General Store
- Goldendale - Corner of S. Columbus Ave. & W. Court St.
- Goldendale - Inside the Auditor's Office, 205 S. Columbus Ave., Room 203
- Klickitat - State Hwy. 142 at Depot Park
- Lyle - Lions Club parking lot, Intersection of 5th St. and Hwy. 14
- Roosevelt - Roosevelt School parking lot, 615 Chinook Ave.
- Trout Lake - Intersection of Jennings Rd. and Hwy 141, East of Post Office
- White Salmon - Pioneer Center parking lot, as you exit, 501 N.E. Washington St.
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Accessible Voting Advisory Committee
A meeting for the Accessible Voting Advisory Committee will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. The meeting will be in the County Commissioner’s Board Room on the ground floor in the Klickitat County Courthouse located at 205 S. Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620. An accessibility ramp is located on the north side of the building.
The purpose of this meeting will be to review the 2019 Accessible Voting Plan and evaluate the usability on the new Accessible Voting Unit.
We welcome anyone to attend. If you have questions, please call the elections department at (509) 773-4001.
Notice of Meeting_AVAC_20191025 (PDF)
AVAC Meeting Agenda_20191025 (PDF)
2019 Accessible Voting Plan_20191028 (PDF)
Accessible Voting Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes_20191025 (PDF)
County Commissioner Voting Districts_2014
Klickitat Co Voting Precinct Map 2022
Bickleton Director District 1
Bickleton Director District 2
Bickleton Director District 3
Bickleton Director District 4
Bickleton Director District 5
Goldendale School District director boundaries adopted 2023_map
Lyle SD Map Director District boundaries_2013
White Salmon Board of Director Boundaries_2010
Contact Us
Ph: (509) 773-4001
Toll Free (800) 583-8050
Fax: (509) 773-4244
Email:voting@klickitatcounty.org
In person:
205 S Columbus Ave Room 203
Goldendale, WA 98620
By mail:
Klickitat County Auditor
Attn: Elections
205 S Columbus Ave Room 203
Goldendale, WA 98620
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (excluding holidays)
Additional Information
- Klickitat County Democratic Party
- Klickitat County Republican Party
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