Six Seek Walla Walla Co. Commissioner District 2 Seat

WALLA WALLA – Six candidates are in the race seeking election for the Walla Walla County Commissioner District 2 seat, currently held by Perry Dozier (R) of Waitsburg. Dozier is serving his second four-year term in office, which expires Dec. 31, and is not seeking re-election. District 2 covers the east side of the county and includes the cities of Dixie, Waitsburg, and Prescott.

Republican candidates seeking Dozier’s position are Don Gibbard, Melissa Hansen, Todd Kimball and Jacob Radke. Michael Bates and Randal Son are running for the Commissioner District 2 seat as Democrats.

The primary election will be held Aug. 2, with the two top finishers in each race advancing to the Nov. 8 general election.

See profiles of County Commissioner candidates on Page 7