Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Election 2026

Election 2026: Chelan County results at a glance

Early returns in 17 races and measures

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U.S. House, 8th District: Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier led Republican challenger Spencer Meline both districtwide and in Chelan County in early returns Tuesday night in the 8th Congressional District race. In Chelan County, Schrier had 52.6% to Meline's 47.3%; districtwide she had 57.5%.

State House, 12th District, Position 1: Democrat Stacy Willoughby led Republican state Rep. Brian Burnett districtwide in early returns Tuesday night in the race for the 12th Legislative District's Position 1 seat in the state House, even as Burnett led in Chelan County. Districtwide, Willoughby had 51.5% to Burnett's 48.5%; in Chelan County, Burnett had 52.7%.

State House, 12th District, Position 2: Republican state Rep. Mike Steele led Democrat Maggie Adams both districtwide and in Chelan County in early returns Tuesday night in the race for the 12th Legislative District's Position 2 seat in the state House. In Chelan County, Steele had 62.3% to Adams' 37.6%; districtwide he had 54.4%.

Chelan County Assessor: Challenger Britini Port led Assessor Wes Cornelius in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County assessor, 53.5% to 46.4%.

Chelan County Auditor: Retired Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief Brian Brett held a commanding lead over Acting Auditor Brandt Cappell in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County auditor, 68.1% to 30.7%.

Chelan County Clerk: Clerk's Office employee Sandra Arechiga led County Clerk Marty Young in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County clerk, 53.6% to 46.2%.

Chelan County Commissioner, District 2: Commissioner Shon Smith held a narrow lead over Leavenworth City Councilman Clint Strand in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County commissioner, District 2, 50.7% to 49.2%.

Chelan County Sheriff: Sheriff Mike Morrison held a commanding lead over sheriff's Deputy Stan Langlow in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County sheriff, 79.2% to 20.1%.

Chelan County Treasurer: Wealth adviser Rick Viall led Wenatchee City Councilman Doug Miller in early returns Tuesday night in the race for Chelan County treasurer, 52.3% to 47.6%.

Chelan PUD Commissioner, District 1: Attorney Colleen Frei held a commanding lead over Malaga orchardist Aaron Young in early returns Tuesday night in the race for the Chelan County PUD's District 1 commission seat, 58.1% to 41.8%.

Wenatchee School District Proposition 1: Wenatchee School District's $275 million bond to build a new Wenatchee High School was falling short of the 60% supermajority it needs in early returns Tuesday night, with 57.8% of voters approving.

City of Cashmere Proposition 1: Cashmere voters were rejecting a property tax levy lid lift for public safety and city services in early returns Tuesday night, 60.2% to 39.8%.

Unopposed: Chelan County Coroner: Earl J. Crowe; Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney: Robert W. Sealby; District Court Judge, Position 1: Jon Volyn; District Court Judge, Position 2: Allen F. Blackmon; Chelan PUD Commissioner, District B: Kelly Allen.

Countywide, 25,571 ballots had been counted, a turnout of 46.3% of the county's 55,184 registered voters.

Chelan County Elections will keep counting ballots in the coming days, including mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day, and results can change. The county is scheduled to certify the election Nov. 24.

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