Updated Nov. 3 General Election results in Thurston County

Editor's note: Adds voter turnout information in paragraph 17, comments from Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall in paragraphs 18-19, and changes "preliminary" to "unofficial" throughout.

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse padded her lead over challenger Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in a battle for the District No. 5 seat in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Clouse received 37,588 votes (53.16 percent), compared with 31,939 (45.17 percent) for Martinez-Dunning, according to updated unofficial results released by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division on Wednesday night, Nov. 4.

Clouse held a nearly 5,000 vote advantage over Martinez-Dunning, a former Lacey City Council member, after the initial round of results were released on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

She is seeking reelection to a post that carries an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stretched out his advantage to more than 29,000 votes over challenger Kevin Burton-Crow, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Sanders received 52,435 votes (68.96 percent), compared with 23,380 (30.75 percent) for Burton-Crow. The position comes with an annual salary of $182,761 or $15,230 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

JJ Olson extended his lead to nearly 11,000 votes over Lynda Nashed Zeman in the Thurston County Assessor’s race. 

Olson received 39,307 votes (56.90 percent), compared with 28,343 (41.03 percent for Zeman. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

In a tight race for Thurston County Clerk, Nicole Miller received 38,613 votes (52.37 percent), compared with 34,774 votes (47.16 percent) for rival Garrett Cady. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

The winners of partisan races will be sworn into office in December, and then seated in January.

Ballot measures

All three local ballot measures appeared to be well on their way to being approved by voters, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Proposition 1 from Lacey Fire District 3 received 15,793 “yes” votes (69.53 percent), compared with 6,922 “no” votes (30.47 percent).

Proposition 1 from Yelm Community Schools picked up 3,689 “yes” votes (55.43 percent), compared with 2,966 “no” votes (44.57 percent).

Proposition 1 from Timberland Regional Library received 46,215 “yes” votes (61.09 percent), compared with 29,440 “no votes” (38.91 percent).

The multi-jurisdictional proposition continued to trend favorably in three other counties (Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific), but was trailing in Lewis County.

The proposition needs a simple majority to pass, something that appears likely given the overall number of “yes” votes (84,284) when compared with the “no” votes (67,593) at this stage of the count.

A total of 78,902 ballots were cast in the Nov. 3 General Election in Thurston County, according to updated unofficial results on Wednesday. Voter turnout was 36.71 percent. There were 214,940 voters on the rolls at the time of the election.

Overall process

Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall said she was pleased with the way the election process played out, while also highlighting drop box usage in the region.

"Things went smoothly in Thurston County and across the county. We were glad to welcome so many observers, primarily from the RNC due to strong interest in the 3rd Congressional District race. They were able to observe every stage of our ballot processing and see firsthand how transparent, auditable, and accurate our work," Hall said.

"I was also thrilled with the turnout. Our ballot drop box usage rose from 70 percent in 2022 to over 80 percet this year, which is fantastic news since drop boxes are the single most secure and reliable way to ensure your vote is counted."

6:45 p.m.

Editor's note: Adds information and multi-jurisdictional overall total for Proposition 1 from Timberland Regional Library in paragraphs 15-16.

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse padded her lead over challenger Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in a battle for the District No. 5 seat in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Clouse received 37,588 votes (53.16 percent), compared with 31,939 (45.17 percent) for Martinez-Dunning, according to updated unofficial results released by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division on Wednesday night, Nov. 4.

Clouse held a nearly 5,000 vote advantage over Martinez-Dunning, a former Lacey City Council member, after the initial round of results were released on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

She is seeking reelection to a post that carries an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stretched out his advantage to more than 29,000 votes over challenger Kevin Burton-Crow, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Sanders received 52,435 votes (68.96 percent), compared with 23,380 (30.75 percent) for Burton-Crow. The position comes with an annual salary of $182,761 or $15,230 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

JJ Olson extended his lead to nearly 11,000 votes over Lynda Nashed Zeman in the Thurston County Assessor’s race. 

Olson received 39,307 votes (56.90 percent), compared with 28,343 (41.03 percent for Zeman. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

In a tight race for Thurston County Clerk, Nicole Miller received 38,613 votes (52.37 percent), compared with 34,774 votes (47.16 percent) for rival Garrett Cady. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

The winners of partisan races will be sworn into office in December, and then seated in January.

Ballot measures

All three local ballot measures appeared to be well on their way to being approved by voters, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Proposition 1 from Lacey Fire District 3 received 15,793 “yes” votes (69.53 percent), compared with 6,922 “no” votes (30.47 percent).

Proposition 1 from Yelm Community Schools picked up 3,689 “yes” votes (55.43 percent), compared with 2,966 “no” votes (44.57 percent).

Proposition 1 from Timberland Regional Library received 46,215 “yes” votes (61.09 percent), compared with 29,440 “no votes” (38.91 percent).

The multi-jurisdictional proposition continued to trend favorably in three other counties (Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific), but was trailing in Lewis County.

The proposition needs a simple majority to pass, something that appears likely given the overall number of “yes” votes (84,284) when compared with the “no” votes (67,593) at this stage of the count.

6:25 p.m.

Editor's note: Adds updated totals for local ballot measures in paragraphs 11-14.

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse padded her lead over challenger Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in a battle for the District No. 5 seat in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Clouse received 37,588 votes (53.16 percent), compared with 31,939 (45.17 percent) for Martinez-Dunning, according to updated unofficial results released by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division on Wednesday night, Nov. 4.

Clouse held a nearly 5,000 vote advantage over Martinez-Dunning, a former Lacey City Council member, after the initial round of results were released on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

She is seeking reelection to a post that carries an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stretched out his advantage to more than 29,000 votes over challenger Kevin Burton-Crow, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Sanders received 52,435 votes (68.96 percent), compared with 23,380 (30.75 percent) for Burton-Crow. The position comes with an annual salary of $182,761 or $15,230 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

JJ Olson extended his lead to nearly 11,000 votes over Lynda Nashed Zeman in the Thurston County Assessor’s race. 

Olson received 39,307 votes (56.90 percent), compared with 28,343 (41.03 percent for Zeman. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

In a tight race for Thurston County Clerk, Nicole Miller received 38,613 votes (52.37 percent), compared with 34,774 votes (47.16 percent) for rival Garrett Cady. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

The winners of partisan races will be sworn into office in December, and then seated in January.

All three local ballot measures appeared to be well on their way to being approved by voters, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Proposition 1 from Lacey Fire District 3 received 15,793 “yes” votes (69.53 percent), compared with 6,922 “no” votes (30.47 percent).

Proposition 1 from Yelm Community Schools picked up 3,689 “yes” votes (55.43 percent), compared with 2,966 “no” votes (44.57 percent).

Proposition 1 from Timberland Regional Library received 46,215 “yes” votes (61.09 percent), compared with 29,440 “no votes” (38.91 percent).

6:10 p.m.

Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse padded her lead over challenger Nicolas Martinez-Dunning in a battle for the District No. 5 seat in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Clouse received 37,588 votes (53.16 percent), compared with 31,939 (45.17 percent) for Martinez-Dunning, according to updated unofficial results released by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division on Wednesday night, Nov. 4.

Clouse held a nearly 5,000 vote advantage over Martinez-Dunning, a former Lacey City Council member, after the initial round of results were released on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

She is seeking reelection to a post that carries an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders stretched out his advantage to more than 29,000 votes over challenger Kevin Burton-Crow, according to updated unofficial results on Nov. 4.

Sanders received 52,435 votes (68.96 percent), compared with 23,380 (30.75 percent) for Burton-Crow. The position comes with an annual salary of $182,761 or $15,230 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

JJ Olson extended his lead to nearly 11,000 votes over Lynda Nashed Zeman in the Thurston County Assessor’s race. 

Olson received 39,307 votes (56.90 percent), compared with 28,343 (41.03 percent for Zeman. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

In a tight race for Thurston County Clerk, Nicole Miller received 38,613 votes (52.37 percent), compared with 34,774 votes (47.16 percent) for rival Garrett Cady. The position comes with an annual salary of $147,936 or $12,328 per month, according to 2026 Thurston County salary data.

The winners of partisan races will be sworn into office in December, and then seated in January.

4:20 p.m.

The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division is expected to release updated unofficial results for the Nov. 3 General Election at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

This page will be updated shortly after the next round of results are released.