"It has been my honor to serve as a Sedro-Woolley City Councilman, Mayor, and your State Senator. I want to leverage my experience and record of achievement to re-energize our county government. I have a proven record of accomplishments built upon bi-partisan statesmanship. I ask for your vote." - Keith Wagoner
Serving Our Community
Keith grew up on a goat farm in Alger, Washington, graduating from Burlington-Edison High School with the Class of 1979. He attended Washington State University until receiving an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in 1980.
He served 23 years, retiring as a Navy Commander aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington, in 2007 and returned to Skagit County.
After serving on the Sedro Woolley city council and then as Mayor, Keith was appointed to the State Senate in 2018, re-elected in 2020 and again in 2024, where he currently serves as the Minority Whip and serves on multiple committees.
Keith Will Leverage His Extensive Experience to Re-energize Skagit County Government
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Improve Public Safety
Preserve Rural & Small City Culture for Future Generations
Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Farming & Small Businesses
Keith's twenty-three-year military career as a naval officer coupled with executive experience as a Councilmember, Mayor and State Senator has provided a unique perspective on leadership and working with others to accomplish mutual goals. Growing up in rural Skagit County instilled a deep and personal connection to our our county and its people.
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Keith Wagoner Announces Candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner
Senator Keith Wagoner Announces Candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3
Sedro-Woolley, WA – Today, State Senator Keith Wagoner (R-39th District) formally announced his candidacy for Skagit County Commissioner, Position 3.
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Wagoner registered his campaign with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in June 2025, shortly after Commissioner Lisa Janicki announced her retirement. A former Sedro-Woolley City Councilmember and Mayor, Wagoner currently serves as State Senator for the 39th Legislative District, which includes portions of Skagit and Snohomish counties.
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“I believe, as Thomas Jefferson said, that ‘government closest to the people serves the people best,’” Wagoner stated. “Local government is where I can make the most direct impact for our communities. I have long been interested in serving as County Commissioner, but I had tremendous respect for Commissioner Janicki and the job she did, so I was never going to run against her. Now that she has chosen to retire, the situation is different.”
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When asked what he wants voters to know about him, Senator Wagoner replied: “First and foremost, that I am one of you. I grew up in the Skagit Valley, worked the fields as an agricultural laborer, and I deeply understand our unique Skagit character—which we must protect. My experience and approach to working with people will help re-energize county government.
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“We’ve taken some tough punches in recent years: extreme flooding in eastern Skagit County, budget shortfalls, and shrinking services. These are issues I’ve fought to address in Olympia. My legislative experience and bipartisan relationships will serve as a force multiplier for Skagit County. I’ve already delivered more taxpayer dollars back to eastern Skagit than any other state legislator in history—a fact achieved only by working across party lines.”
If elected, Wagoner intends to continue serving in the State Senate at least until the end of his current term. “I owe that to the voters who elected me,” he explained. “It is not uncommon in Washington for legislators to hold dual elected positions when the roles are compatible.”
Wagoner’s campaign website is wagonerforcc.com. He encourages Skagit County voters to learn more about his vision for strong, responsive local leadership.​
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