Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Mason County general election results were certified Nov. 29 by the county’s canvassing board. A new auditor will be handling elections in 2023. Republican challenger Steve Duenkel will begin his term in January after receiving 14,739 votes for...

Mason County appears to be in line for a new clerk as Charles Rhodes leads in the race for clerk against incumbent Sharon Moore-Fogo on Monday’s updated vote count. Rhodes, a Republican challenger, has received 13,761 votes for 50.64% and leads by...

The Southside School District’s replacement levy and Mason County Fire Protection District 17’s levy passed, and Mason County Fire Protection District 16’s levy failed on the Nov. 8 ballot. The Southside School District’s replacement levy was...

WEB UPDATE: In Wednesday’s second ballot count, slightly more than 3,600 votes were added to results in Mason County, helping Republican challengers Steve Duenkel (auditor) and Charles Rhodes (clerk) to erase leads held by their incumbent Democrat...

WEB UPDATE: Republican challenger Charles Rhodes leads incumbent Democrat Sharon Moore-Fogo by 124 votes after Wednesday’s second ballot count in the race for Mason County clerk. With Wednesday’s totals added in, Rhodes has 12,359 votes for...

WEB UPDATE: There were no lead or significant margin changes among the three levies in the county, nor the PUD 3 race after Wednesday’s second ballot count. Mixed results for Mason County levies In the initial election ballot count Tuesday evening,...

1. Why are you running for office?  I have been honored to serve the people of Mason County as their District Court Judge since 2018. I seek re-election because it is an honor to serve our community. Also, I believe it is necessary to uphold the...

Juli Tuson 1. What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason PUD 3 commissioner? The PUD 3 Commissioners are the policy makers for the utility. In addition, they set rates and charges for service, approve the budget, and hire the manager....

1. Why are you running for office? I am honored to say that I am currently celebrating 42 years of public service to Mason County, the last 22 years serving Mason County as Treasurer.  I am running for office again, because I want to continue to...

Sandy Kaiser 1. Why are you running for office? I believe in hard work, love of family, community and country, and that everyone in our community deserves the same chance for success. For four generations, my family of loggers and farmers has called...

Miguel Gutierrez 1. What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason County Commissioner? My whole life has prepared me for this position. I excelled in school, especially in history and government. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from...

1. Why are you running for office? I am running for the office of County Coroner because I believe I have the best qualifications for the job. I was born and raised in Mason County. This county is important to me, and I want to serve the citizens...

Sharon Fogo 1. What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason County Clerk? This is a tough, complicated job that has to be done correctly. There is little room for error and experience is essential to the task. I have worked in this office...

James DeHart 1. What are your top legislative priorities? My three priorities are: 1. Healthcare and Reproductive care: I am an official sponsor of I-1471 which will usher in universal healthcare. This initiative will ensure that no washingtonian...

1. Why do you want to be elected as county prosecutor? I started in criminal prosecution as a part-time Assistant City Attorney for the City of Shelton in 2000 when I was still a Rule 9 Intern in a position that also involved working in civil...

Julianne Gale 1. What qualifications would you bring to the job of state senator? I’m looking forward to bringing all my professional qualifications, life experiences, and community connections to the job of state senator. I have served on the...

Paddy McGuire 1. Why are you running for the county auditor’s office? Serving as County Auditor for the last four years has been a pleasure and an honor, but I still have things that I want to accomplish. I am very proud of what we have done in my...

1. Why did you decide to run for Sheriff?  There are five main reasons that I am running for Sheriff. I love our Communities in Mason County and I am committed to seeing your Sheriff’s Office meet the ever-changing challenges that society has plac...

Mason County Assessor Patti McLean, who states no party preference, faces Republican challenger George Blush for another term in the office. George Blush What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason County Assessor? I have many years of...

Derek Kilmer 1. Why are you running for office? I’ve been recognized as one of the Representatives most committed to bringing people together, even working with people with whom I disagree.  But a lot of people in our area are suffering now...