The Gist
Pacific County Sheriff
Photo of Rich Byrd
Rich ByrdWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Rich Byrd

Candidate for Pacific County Sheriff

Prefers Independent Party

Background

Occupation
Retired Pacific County Sheriff's Office lieutenant
Campaign website
byrdforsheriff.com

Spent more than 20 years with the Pacific County Sheriff's Office as a corrections officer, deputy, sergeant, narcotics investigator and lieutenant, then managed large operations in the private sector. Born and raised in South Bend.

Report

Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to prioritize deputy safety, training and fiscal responsibility

    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

    “As Sheriff, he will prioritize deputy safety, professionalism, training, fiscal responsibility, and restoring strong community relationships.”
    Report

  • Supports dependable law enforcement in every part of the county

    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

    “every community—from the Long Beach Peninsula and Naselle to the Willapa Valley, North Cove, and Tokeland—deserves dependable law enforcement”
    Report

All sources (4)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.