Whitman County Voters Approve Nearly All Local Levies in Special Election

Only the Garfield pool levy failed, losing by a single vote

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The final vote tallies from Whitman County's February 10th special election are in, and residents overwhelmingly approved nearly all local levy measures on the ballot. All of the school district levies for smaller communities in the county passed, while the only measure to fail was the Garfield pool levy, which lost by just one vote.

Why it matters

Local levies are an important way for communities to fund essential services and infrastructure. The high passage rate of these measures in Whitman County suggests strong voter support for investing in local priorities like education and public facilities.

The details

According to the Whitman County Auditor's Office, all of the school district levies on the special election ballot were approved by voters. The only local measure that failed was the Garfield pool levy, which lost by a single vote.

  • The special election was held on February 10, 2026.
  • The final vote tallies were tabulated on Friday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Whitman County Auditor's Office

The county office responsible for overseeing and tabulating the results of local elections in Whitman County, Washington.

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The takeaway

The overwhelming approval of local levies in Whitman County's special election demonstrates the community's commitment to investing in priorities like education and public infrastructure, even in the face of a close loss for one measure. This high passage rate suggests voters recognize the importance of these funding sources for supporting vital local services.