Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Thurston County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JJ Olson and Lynda Nashed Zeman. Candidate information follows official Thurston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

JJ Olson (Democratic) and Lynda Nashed Zeman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Thurston County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. August 4 top-two primary: JJ Olson 56.7 percent, Lynda Nashed Zeman 43.3 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 Thurston County votes on this seat.

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JJ Olson

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensure fair, accurate and transparent property appraisals for every taxpayer
Modernize the Assessor's office and expand online tools so residents can understand valuations and the appeals process

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Olson serves as the Thurston County Assessor's Office Business Applications Administrator, managing appraisal and tax software systems for the county, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously worked as a senior field appraiser and appraisal analyst and holds a Washington Real Property Assessment accreditation, per the same source. JJ Olson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Lynda Nashed Zeman

Democratic

Top priorities

Keep the Assessor's office clear, fair and accessible to every household
Strengthen staff training and modernize systems as workloads and county budgets grow tighter
Improve communication so property owners get clear answers before frustration turns into appeals

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zeman has worked in executive administrative roles for Thurston County, including budget and fiscal management work in the Assessor's Office and the county commissioners' office, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. She previously owned a small business and was appointed to the Lacey City Council in 2019, per the same source. Lynda Nashed Zeman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Thurston County Assessor in 2026?

When is the Thurston 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 Thurston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

JJ Olson, full profile Lynda Nashed Zeman, full profile Official Washington election office