Mitchell L. Merrill
Republican · Candidate for Lewis County Auditor · November 3, 2026
About this race
The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.
2 candidates ran for Lewis County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Mitchell L. Merrill
Certified public accountant; owner, Merrill CPA, P.S.. CPA who began as a local accounting firm intern in 2016 and now owns his own practice. He holds bachelor's and MBA degrees from Pacific Lutheran University. The seat is open because longtime Auditor Larry Grove is retiring.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Keep the auditor's office on its current course
- Maintain the office's policies and internal controls for catching election law violations
Where they stand
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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mitchell L. Merrill yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.
Funding
$14K raised, $977 from small donors, $1,670 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grove Cindy | $2,400 |
| Merrill Mark | $1,190 |
| Deskins Kyle | $1,042 |
| Petty Donna | $1,000 |
| Otto Rabe | $1,000 |
| Cpapac | $1,000 |
| Vigre Marla | $500 |
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Quick answers
- What party is Mitchell L. Merrill?
- Mitchell L. Merrill is running as a Republican.
- What does the Lewis County Auditor seat do?
- The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.
- Who is Mitchell L. Merrill running against?
- Mitch Townsend, for Lewis County Auditor.
- How much money has Mitchell L. Merrill raised?
- $14K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Mitchell L. Merrill?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mitchell L. Merrill's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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