Damon Townsend
Candidate for Pierce 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 Pierce County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Damon Townsend
Self-employed government efficiency and business consultant. Townsend, of Gig Harbor, previously worked as the Pierce County elections supervisor. He ran for Washington Secretary of State in 2024 and holds a master's degree from Western Governors University.
Where they stand
This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Damon Townsend only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.
We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Damon Townsend yet.
Funding
$37K raised, $781 from small donors, $2,715 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cascade Party | $18K |
| Washington State Council of County and City Employees OAC | $1,200 |
| Novoselic Krist | $1,200 |
| Novoselic Darbury | $1,200 |
| Jolie Ann | $1,200 |
| Folden Richard | $1,200 |
| Pate Dennis | $1,000 |
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Quick answers
- What does the Pierce 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 Damon Townsend running against?
- Linda Farmer, for Pierce County Auditor.
- How much money has Damon Townsend raised?
- $37K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Damon Townsend?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Damon Townsend's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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