County

Island 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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Rick Felici

Prefers Independent Party

Island County Sheriff

The gist

Secured body cameras for every deputy.
Supports planning for modern jail and dispatch systems.

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Secured body cameras for every deputy.
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
“body cameras for every deputy, expanded mental health and opioid outreach, advanced de-escalation and leadership training”
Supports planning for modern jail and dispatch systems.
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
“planning for the modern jail and dispatch systems our county needs”

Tavier Wasser

Prefers Democratic Party

Langley Police Chief

The gist

Proposes a public information officer and deputy wellness support.

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Proposes a public information officer and deputy wellness support.
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 increase communications with the public (PIO), support deputies (officer wellness & training), and build trust”

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