Spokane County, Washington

Spokane County Auditor

2 candidates are tracked for Spokane County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart. Candidate information follows official Spokane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 top-two primary: Callie Gee 46.2 percent, Michael Cathcart 27.8 percent; also ran: Dale Whitaker (26.0 percent), per the county's official results. Open seat and the only Spokane County office with more than two filers: sitting Auditor Vicky Dalton is not on the certified filing list, per the county staff directory. Washington's August 4, 2026 top-two primary sent the two leading candidates to the November 3 ballot regardless of party; the field shown is the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election list.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Spokane County votes on this seat.

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Callie Gee

Democratic

Top priorities

Protecting vote by mail and providing independent oversight of elections
Keeping public records accurate and accessible while protecting sensitive resident data
Financial reporting residents can actually read

Per her state voters' guide statement.

Biography

A public accountant at a CPA firm who started the private label branch of her family's business in 2016 and ran its operations, client service and financial management, per her state voters' guide statement. She holds a business administration degree from Washington State University with majors in accounting and finance and has served as an elected precinct committee officer and co-chair of the Spokane County Young Democrats, per the same statement.

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Michael Cathcart

Republican

Top priorities

Secure, accurate election administration with expanded post-election audits
Acting as an independent watchdog on county finances and fraud prevention
Accurate, on-time paychecks for county employees after recent payroll system problems

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A sitting Spokane City Council member first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 who chairs the Spokane Regional Health District board, per his state voters' guide statement. He previously served as executive director of Better Spokane, director of government affairs for the Spokane Home Builders Association and a Washington State Senate legislative staffer, per the same statement, where he also reports the endorsement of retiring Auditor Vicky Dalton.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Spokane County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Spokane County Auditor 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 Spokane County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Callie Gee, full profile Michael Cathcart, full profile Official Washington election office