John F. Nowels
Candidate for Spokane County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Spokane County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- nowelsforsheriff.com
Spokane County Sheriff since 2023 after more than 28 years in the Sheriff's Office, including as undersheriff and commander of the Spokane Regional Drug Task Force. President of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for 2025-2026.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges community-oriented policing that addresses homelessness
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I'm committed to community-oriented policing that reduces crime, addresses homelessness, and builds stronger relationships across Spokane County.”
Led a Real Time Crime Center launch and deputy hiring
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“eliminating a 40+ vacancy rate in just 18 months, launching the Real Time Crime Center”
All sources (3)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Spokane County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Spokane County Elections · spokanecounty.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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