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Election results for Columbia County special districts, countywide races

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Source: Columbia County Spotlight

Published November 13, 2026

Early election results saw candidates pull ahead in special district and countywide races. Here’s who is leading as of Thursday, Nov. 12: Columbia County sheriff, clerk, treasurer Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley, Clerk Debbie Klug and Treasurer Mary Ann Guess each ran unopposed for reelection to their seats. Early election results showed each candidates’ reelection bid was successful. Columbia River People’s Utility District Three positions on Columbia River People’s Utility District board were on the ballot. Only one race was contested, and Neal Sheppeard is in the lead. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, Sheppeard was in the lead to represent Subdivision 5 with 69.6% of the vote. His opponent, Donald Clark, held 28.8% of the vote. Subdivision 5 covers Columbia City, Deer Island, Prescott and Rainier. Andy Krieck ran unopposed to replace Debbie Reed in representing Subdivision 1, covering the south Scappoose area. Craig J.

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