Kitsap County Commissioner District 3
August 4, 2026 · Kitsap County, Washington · County · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 30 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 277,881 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(2,287,171 ÷ 277,881) ÷ ln(2,287,171 ÷ 2,353) = 30.64, comparing counties in WA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
County Commissioner is responsible for:
- Passing county rules and the county budget
- Setting property tax rates that fund county services
- Overseeing county departments such as roads, parks, and public health
- Deciding land use in areas outside city limits
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Katie Walters
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Katie Walters is the Kitsap County Commissioner for District 3. Her background includes nonprofit management, education, community development, and regional collaboration.
Kevin Tisdel
Republican · declared
Kevin Tisdel is a Kitsap County real-estate professional. His campaign focuses on county land use, infrastructure, and economic development.
Election sources
Source: kitsap.gov
Source: kitsap.gov