County

Garfield County Sheriff

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement outside city police departments and, in most counties, the jail.

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Kristopher Lee Taylor

States No Party Preference

Garfield County sheriff's deputy

The gist

Proposes growth opportunities and local recruiting to retain deputies
Supports an office where deputies feel supported and valued
Pledges to keep communities safe and strengthen the office

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Proposes growth opportunities and local recruiting to 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
“focusing on opportunities for professional growth, building stronger local recruitment efforts”
Supports an office where deputies feel supported and valued
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
“creating an environment where law enforcement professionals feel supported and valued”
Pledges to keep communities safe and strengthen the office
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
“to keep our communities safe, strengthen our sheriff's office”

Calvin Dansereau

States No Party Preference

The gist

Pledges accountability and transparency in the sheriff's office
Pledges collaboration with local government and justice partners
Supports community relationships as the basis of public safety

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Pledges accountability and transparency in the sheriff's office
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
“If elected, I will lead with accountability and transparency”
Pledges collaboration with local government and justice partners
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
“working collaboratively with local government, the justice system, and our public safety partners”
Supports community relationships as the basis of public safety
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
“Public safety begins with strong relationships and that every voice matters.”

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