Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3

One candidate is tracked for Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tye Menser. Candidate information follows official Thurston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tye Menser (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. No August 4 primary contest for this office appears in the county's official results feed (two or fewer filers advance directly). Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Tye Menser, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tye Menser

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expand affordable housing through the county's Home Fund and Regional Housing Council
Grow the county's jail diversion program and Resource Hub
Protect forests and water quality and advance the county's climate program

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Menser has served as Thurston County Commissioner for District 3 since 2019 and currently chairs the Board of County Commissioners, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously practiced as a criminal defense, intellectual property and family law attorney, per the same source. Tye Menser appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3 in 2026?

When is the Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3 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.

How do I see my exact Thurston County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

Tye Menser, full profile Official Washington election office