Ferry County Sheriff · Washington 2026 General Election

Sam Olson

Prefers Republican Party

Retired U.S. Border Patrol agent

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Pledges an aggressive approach to theft and drug abuse
Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
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“I will do this with an aggressive approach towards theft and drug abuse.”

Prefers Republican Party

Ferry County Sheriff

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Opposes SB 5974's rules on electing and retaining sheriffs
Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
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“an outright assault on the rights of the people to elect and retain their Sheriff on their terms (via SB5974). I'm helping lead the fight”
Supports more county funding to hire and retain deputies
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
“our county's inability to allocate funding to attract applicants has created significant challenges in hiring and retention.”