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Okanogan County Coroner

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4 years
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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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Gene DavisWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Gene Davis

Prefers Republican Party

Okanogan County Chief Deputy Coroner

The gist

  • Pledges a seamless transition in the Coroner's Office.
  • Pledges to prioritize families with compassion and professionalism.
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  1. Pledges a seamless transition in the Coroner'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

    “My experience, leadership, and commitment to public service will ensure a seamless transition within the Coroner’s Office”
  2. Pledges to prioritize families with compassion and professionalism.

    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

    “The citizens of Okanogan County deserve a Coroner who prioritizes families with compassion and professionalism.”
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Cindy JensenWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Cindy Jensen

Prefers INDEPENDENT Party

Nurse practitioner; medical practice owner

The gist

  • Proposes controlling coroner's office costs while keeping services.
  • Pledges protection for vulnerable people and justice for the deceased.
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  1. Proposes controlling coroner's office costs while keeping services.

    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

    “I have a plan that will control costs in the coroner’s office while maintaining services.”
  2. Pledges protection for vulnerable people and justice for the deceased.

    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

    “I am committed to protection for the vulnerable, compassion for living, and justice for the deceased.”

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