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Kittitas County Coroner

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The coroner investigates sudden, unexpected and violent deaths and determines their cause.

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Cori McKeanWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Cori McKean

Prefers Republican Party

Kittitas County Coroner

The gist

  • Pledges support for families and transparency in the office.
  • Supports strengthening community partnerships of the coroner's office.
More about Cori
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  1. Pledges support for families and transparency in 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

    “Thorough, respectful work Support for families Continuous learning Transparency and trust”

  2. Supports strengthening community partnerships of the coroner's office.

    Retain Cori McKean as Kittitas County Coroner

    Campaign website · McKean for Coroner · mckeanforcoroner.com

    “take care of families and strengthen the community partnerships that help us see what’s coming down the road.”
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Charlie DivineWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Charlie Divine

States No Party Preference

Deputy coroner

The gist

  • Proposes modernizing investigations and rebuilding team culture.
  • Pledges clear public communication and accountability.
  • Supports updated training, equipment and procedures for the office.
  • Supports close work with law enforcement and first responders.
More about Charlie
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  1. Proposes modernizing investigations and rebuilding team culture.

    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

    “my priorities will be to modernize investigations, improve the accountability of the office, and rebuild a team-centered culture.”

  2. Pledges clear public communication and accountability.

    Choose Charlie Divine for Kittitas County Coroner

    Campaign website · Charlie Divine campaign · choosecharlie.org

    “Provide clear communication with the public and law enforcement while maintaining ethical standards.”

  3. Supports updated training, equipment and procedures for the office.

    Choose Charlie Divine for Kittitas County Coroner

    Campaign website · Charlie Divine campaign · choosecharlie.org

    “Advocate for updated training, equipment, and procedures”

  4. Supports close work with law enforcement and first responders.

    Choose Charlie Divine for Kittitas County Coroner

    Campaign website · Charlie Divine campaign · choosecharlie.org

    “Work closely with law enforcement, medical professionals, and emergency services to ensure effective investigations.”

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