Washington County Clerk & Recorder
1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026
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What this office does
Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.
Candidates
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Also on Washington County ballots
- Washington County Treasurer
- Washington County Sheriff
- Washington County State's Attorney (Unexpired 2-Year Term)
- Washington County Assessor
- Washington County Board, District 1
- Washington County Board, District 2
- Washington County Board, District 2 (Unexpired 2-Year Term)
- Washington County Board, District 3
Quick answers
- Who is running for Washington County Clerk & Recorder in 2026?
- Shari Hempen (Republican).
- What does this office do?
- Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.
- Who should I vote for in the Washington County Clerk & Recorder race?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
- When is the election?
- The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.
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