| Field | Detail | Source |
|---|
| Full Name | Michael Hadaller (commonly known as Mike Hadaller) | T1 |
| Residence | Morton, WA area (East Lewis County; lifetime East Lewis County resident) | T2 |
| Party | Republican | T1 |
| Employment | Owner, Mike Hadaller Trucking, operated trucking business for 15 years; Owner, Mike's Stump Busters, current business providing property clearing and development work; Lewis County PUD Commissioner, District 3 (elected November 2022, sworn in December 20, 2022, term began January 2023). District covers southern and eastern portions of Lewis County including Toledo, Onalaska, Ethel, Salkum, Silver Creek, Cinebar, Mossyrock, Morton, Mineral, Glenoma, Randle, and Packwood. | T2 |
1 Election History
| Year | Race | Result |
|---|
| 2022 | Lewis County PUD Commissioner, District 3 (Primary) | Won, 42.6% of the vote in a three-candidate field (Hadaller 42.6%, Emerson 32.37%, incumbent Cournyer 24%) |
| 2022 | Lewis County PUD Commissioner, District 3 (General) | Won, 53.06% of the vote, defeating Kevin Emerson (46.35%) |
2 Political Positions
| Topic | Position | Source |
|---|
| Fiscal Management | Emphasizes private-sector business experience where "every dollar spent really counts on the bottom line." Advocates reviewing management costs for potential savings. Believes his experience running small businesses, finding and keeping employees, meeting payroll, managing costs, transfers to government administration. | T2 |
| Energy / Utilities (PUD Position) | As PUD commissioner, focused on affordable and reliable electricity rates. Supports reviewing PUD management costs for savings. Advocates pursuing complete ownership of the Cowlitz Falls Dam when its license renews in 2032. Notes most of PUD budget goes to Bonneville Power Administration payments. | T2 |
| East County Representation | Positions himself as a lifetime East Lewis County resident who understands the unique needs of the rural eastern communities (Morton, Randle, Packwood). His PUD District 3 covers the same geography as County Commissioner District 3. | T2 |
3 Campaign Finance (PDC T1 Data)
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Filing Entity | PDC committee HADAM--380 (cid 37294); 2026 cycle as of 2026-06-21: $12,022 cash raised, $773 in-kind, $13,602 spent, ~-$1,580 cash-on-hand across 33 contributions; top donor self ($3,687); notable donors Rock Products Direct Inc ($1,500) and Bob Smathers ($2,000). Highest fundraiser and heaviest spender in the commissioner race; running a cash deficit. Source: WA PDC SODA API (data.wa.gov), as_of 2026-06-21. | T1 |
4 Endorsements
- Michael Kelly (then-Lewis County PUD Commissioner)
5 Notable Public Statements
“I know what it takes to find and keep good employees, meet a payroll, change with the times, and manage a business while satisfying customers.”
2022 PUD Commissioner campaign Q&A with The Chronicle (2022)
“Customer service is a number one priority.”
2022 PUD Commissioner campaign (2022)
6 Vulnerability Assessment
3 sourced findings. All sourced at T1 (Official Record) or T2 (Multi-Source Media) per clearthemud provenance model. No T3/T4 claims included.
Finding 6.1: Declined the Chronicle forum and gave limited media access LOW
- What happened
- Hadaller declined to participate in The Chronicle's election forum at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on April 28, 2026. During his 2022 PUD campaign, he also declined a phone interview with The Chronicle, submitting responses by email only.
- Source tier
- T2
- Political impact
- Low
- Defense
- Hadaller prefers written communication for precision and has had scheduling conflicts. Some candidates reach voters through direct contact rather than media events. He can argue his PUD record speaks for itself.
- https://www.chronline.com/stories/lewis-county-commissioner-challenger-highlight-policies-at-chronicle-election-forum,401385
- https://chronline.com/stories/qa-candidates-for-lewis-county-pud-commissioner,302967
Finding 6.2: Lifetime East Lewis County resident LOW
- What happened
- Hadaller is a lifetime East Lewis County resident (Morton area), with a base in the rural eastern portion of District 3 that has long felt underrepresented. Incumbent Brummer lives in Winlock, on the western edge of the district, 70+ miles from Packwood. The east county representation gap is a central issue in the 2026 race and the "Lewis County 3 to 5" expansion campaign.
- Source tier
- T2
- Political impact
- Low
- https://www.chronline.com/stories/brummer-v-hadaller-lewis-county-commissioner-faces-early-competition-in-bid-to-retain-his,394661
Finding 6.3: Leads the field in fundraising with about $8,867 raised LOW
- What happened
- With approximately $8,867 raised as of May 2026, Hadaller leads all candidates in campaign contributions. His donors include Rock Products Direct Inc ($1,500) and several individual donors contributing $1,000 each. By contrast, incumbent Brummer has raised only $1,411.
- Source tier
- T1
- Political impact
- Low
- https://data.wa.gov/resource/kv7h-kjye.json
7 Source Verification
- Data Sources
- WA SOS, WA PDC, local media, public records
- Collection Date
- 2026-06-24
- Highest Tier
- T1 (Official Record)
- Methodology
- OSINT deep-dive using exclusively public-record sources. All findings at T1 or T2. No T3/T4 claims included.