Kitsap County election results 2026
The gist
Kitsap County voters decided seven county offices, two ballot measures and legislative races in the Nov. 3 election.
The open sheriff's seat leads a ballot shaped by public-safety costs.
How it unfolded
- Aug 4, 2026In the primary, sheriff candidate Brandon Myers took 58% with just over 48,000 votes to Rick Kuss's 42% and roughly 38,000 votes; both advanced.
- Aug 4, 2026In Legislative District 26 Position 1, incumbent Rep. Adison Richards trailed David Olson 43% to 35%, with Natalie Bornfleth at about 23%; Richards and Olson advanced.
- Aug 4, 2026In the 23rd District Position 1 race, Rep. Tarra Simmons took 59.54% (12,601 votes) to Daria Ilgen's 40.46% (8,564); turnout was 30.39%, with 35,104 ballots of 115,503 registered voters.