Washington County Commissioner

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 PM ET

11 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Candidates

John F. Barr

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Charles Burkett

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Jeffrey A. Cline

Republican · $83K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Jonathan Fish

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Randy Leatherman

Republican · $35K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Teri Pailen

Democrat · $3,869 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Lara A. Shepherd

Democrat · $15K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Taj Smith

Independent · $18K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Les McIntosh, Sr.

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Dave Williams

Democrat · $9,857 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Dan Young

Republican · $31K raised (state filings)
Strongly right · AI estimate from their own website (74% confidence)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Washington County Commissioner in 2026?
John F. Barr (Republican), Charles Burkett (Republican), Jeffrey A. Cline (Republican), Jonathan Fish (Democrat), Randy Leatherman (Republican), Teri Pailen (Democrat), Lara A. Shepherd (Democrat), Taj Smith (Independent), Les McIntosh, Sr. (Democrat), Dave Williams (Democrat) and Dan Young (Republican).
What does this office do?
Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Washington County Commissioner race?
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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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