County

Okanogan County Sheriff

Short and full term

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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Public safety

Jodie BarcusPrefers Republican Party
- Supports community partnerships as the basis of law enforcement.
- Pledges a visible, approachable and transparent Sheriff's Office.
- Supports working with schools and tribal communities on safety.
Gisberth (Giz) GonzalezPrefers REPUBLICAN Party
- Proposes restarting contract inmates to fund the county jail.
- Supports addressing jail corrections officer staffing shortages.
- Proposes a retention program for field deputies.
- Pledges enhanced deputy training and standards.
- Supports bridging the Hispanic community and law enforcement.

Government & transparency

Jodie BarcusPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Gisberth (Giz) GonzalezPrefers REPUBLICAN Party
- Pledges transparency and community outreach to restore trust.

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