Jefferson County Sheriff

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Term

4 years

Candidates

1

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.

Andy Pernsteiner

Prefers Democratic Party

Jefferson County Sheriff

The gist

• Supports partnerships on substance abuse, homelessness and mental health.

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1. Supports partnerships on substance abuse, homelessness and mental health.

   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 address issues such as substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health needs with compassion, accountability, and practical solutions”

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