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Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney
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Ryan Swinburnson

Candidate for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney

States No Party Preference

Background

Occupation
Attorney; Blaine School Board president
Campaign website
swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

Attorney with more than 26 years of experience handling criminal and civil cases as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and former civil counsel for two counties. Member of the Blaine School Board since 2024 and its president in 2026.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports more accountability for violent offenders, with treatment options

    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

    “violent offenders must be held more accountable while recognizing that lasting public safety also requires meaningful treatment options”
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  • Supports consistent charging for repeat offenders and drug dealers

    Priorities

    Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Ryan Swinburnson for Prosecutor · swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

    “Violent offenders, repeat offenders, and drug dealers must be held accountable while protecting the constitutional rights of every person.”
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  • Pledges timely charging decisions and training for police

    Priorities

    Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Ryan Swinburnson for Prosecutor · swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

    “Law enforcement deserves a professional partner that provides timely charging decisions, clear communication and training regarding changes in the law and best practices.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges mentorship and training for deputy prosecutors

    Priorities

    Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Ryan Swinburnson for Prosecutor · swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

    “Deputy prosecuting attorneys deserve leadership that puts mentorship and training as a top priority.”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes a Veteran's Court and stronger therapeutic courts

    Priorities

    Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Ryan Swinburnson for Prosecutor · swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

    “That means strengthening Recovery Court and Mental Health Court and the creation of a Veteran’s Court.”
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  • Pledges to reduce the case backlog for crime victims

    Priorities

    Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Ryan Swinburnson for Prosecutor · swinburnsonforprosecutor.com

    “a justice system that does not leave them waiting years for resolution. That requires reducing the caseload backlog.”
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