Matthew Carlson
Candidate for Adams County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Law enforcement officer; small business owner
Twenty-nine years of law enforcement experience and a small business owner in Ritzville. Trained at the U.S. Army Military Police Academy and the Washington State equivalency academy.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports public safety built on accountability and community trust
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
“Advocating for public safety, accountability, and community trust.”
Supports community service beyond officers' shifts
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
“For me, service doesn’t stop when the shift ends.”
Government & transparency
Supports leadership that listens and stays connected
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 believe leadership starts with showing up, listening to people, and staying connected to the community”
All sources (3)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Adams County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Adams County Auditor · co.adams.wa.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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