Following Death of Commissioner Phil Brady on Election Day, Runner up Mike Urness Will Appear on November Ballot

Following death of Commissioner Phil Brady on Election Day, runner up Mike Urness will appear on November ballot

Brady, a first term commissioner, was running for reelection.

Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady, leading race, dies suddenly on Election Day

Phil Brady was up for reelection this year on the Wasco County Board of Commissioners. The retired science teacher told friends it would be his last run for the board. At 70 years old, he was active, often seen commuting around town on his bike. In the days leading up to the election, Brady walked dozens of miles while canvassing and knocking on thousands of doors, according to his wife, Mary Jo Commerford. On Tuesday afternoon, Commerford says …

Wasco County mourns Commissioner Phil Brady after sudden death on election day — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Phil Brady By Tom PetersonThe Dalles, Ore., May 20, 2026 — There was an empty seat this morning at the Wasco County Commission meeting. And it will take much to fill it. Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady, a teacher, philosopher and deeply compassionate public servant was missing… and being missed. He died Tuesday, May 19, the same day voters cast ballots that placed him first in the primary race for reelection to the Wasco County Board of Com…