Kitsap County, Washington

Kitsap County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Kitsap County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Simonds and Phil Cook. Candidate information follows official Kitsap County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Simonds (Democratic) and Phil Cook (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. August 4 top-two primary: Michael Simonds 52.5 percent, Phil Cook 47.5 percent, per the county's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

This race. Every voter in Kitsap County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Phil Cook, is on the ballot.

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Michael Simonds

Democratic

Top priorities

Use modern data analytics to correct neighborhood-level assessment imbalances
Expand accessibility for seniors, veterans, disabled and lower-income residents
Improve transparency in the property valuation process

Per the county's voters' pamphlet.

Biography

Simonds is a real estate agent with Redfin in Kitsap County, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously served as a U.S. Navy nuclear missile technician aboard the USS Nebraska, per the same source. Michael Simonds appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Phil Cook

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Maintain transparency and accuracy in the property valuation process
Continue adopting new assessment technologies
Keep the office focused on customer service and fiscal responsibility

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cook has served as Kitsap County Assessor since 2015, per the county's official elected officials page. He previously spent nearly 25 years in real estate and property management in the county, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. Phil Cook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kitsap County Assessor in 2026?

When is the Kitsap County Assessor election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kitsap County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael Simonds, full profile Phil Cook, full profile Official Washington election office