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Pierce County Council - Primaries

Election Date:August 4, 2026Register by:July 27, 2026
Current holder:Dave Morell(Republican)

The Pierce County Council primary election on August 4, 2026, is a nonpartisan primary to select candidates for the Pierce County Council in Washington State. Voters will choose from candidates running for specific district seats on the council, which serves as the legislative body for Pierce County, overseeing budgets, land use, and county policy.

About This Race

The Pierce County Council primary election on August 4, 2026, is a nonpartisan primary to select candidates for the Pierce County Council in Washington State. Voters will choose from candidates running for specific district seats on the council, which serves as the legislative body for Pierce County, overseeing budgets, land use, and county policy.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 4, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 27, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 17, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Pierce County, Washington, residents must be registered by July 27, 2026. Voters can register online through VoteWA.gov, by mail, or in person at their county elections office. Ballots are mailed to all active registered voters starting July 16, 2026, and can be returned by mail, at official drop boxes, or in person at voting centers during the early voting period from July 17 to August 1, 2026, or at polling places on Election Day, August 4, 2026. Washington does not require photo ID to vote; signature verification is used for mail ballots.

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Incumbent
Republican

Dave Morell

Pierce County Council District 2

Biography

Dave Morell is a former Pierce County Council member and current Council Chair seeking re-election to District 2. He emphasizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure improvements in his campaign, citing his experience in local government and law enforcement.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Nikki Buffa

Pierce County Council District 2

Biography

Nikki Buffa is a small business owner and community advocate running to replace the incumbent in Pierce County Council District 2. Her campaign focuses on affordable housing, environmental protection, and expanding access to behavioral health services across the county.

Campaign Website

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