Campaigns and Elections

Patrick DePoe, Makah Tribe member and DNR Tribal Relations Director, aims to be WA's first Native American statewide official as Lands Commissioner. He pledges to draw on his experience to improve wildfire management and balance conservation with rural economic needs.

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management.