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Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney · Short and full term
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Preston McCollam

Candidate for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, Short and full term

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney
Campaign website
prestonforprosecutor.com

Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney since July 2025, previously the office's chief criminal deputy and interim civil chief and a deputy prosecutor in Benton County. Taught trial advocacy at Gonzaga University School of Law from 2015 to 2022.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to prioritize prosecuting violent and repeat offenders

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “Preston will continue prioritizing the prosecution of violent offenders, repeat criminals, domestic abusers, gang-related crime”
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  • Supports treatment for addiction and aggressive prosecution of fentanyl dealers

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “drug traffickers and dealers who knowingly distribute fentanyl and other deadly substances must be aggressively investigated and prosecuted.”
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  • Supports closer ties with local, state and federal law enforcement

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “Preston will continue strengthening relationships with law enforcement agencies throughout Spokane County and with state and federal partners.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to modernize the office and strengthen training

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “He will continue modernizing the office, improving efficiency, strengthening training”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports expanding diversion and therapeutic courts with strict accountability

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “This includes expanding diversion programs and therapeutic courts that require accountability.”
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  • Pledges to strengthen victim services and communication

    Vision & Priorities

    Campaign website · Preston McCollam for Spokane County Prosecutor · prestonforprosecutor.com

    “Preston will continue working to strengthen victim services, improve communication throughout the prosecution process”
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