County
Skagit 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, patrolling areas outside city police departments' jurisdiction.
Taxes & budget
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
- Pledges transparency and responsible use of tax dollars
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
- Supports retaining well-trained deputies and staff
- Supports proactive crime prevention and agency partnerships
- Pledges equal treatment regardless of background or disability
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to serve as a "Constitutional Sheriff"
- Supports gun rights and responsible gun ownership
- Supports enforcement of federal immigration laws
Education
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
- Supports parental rights in public schools
Roads & infrastructure
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
- Led a $3 million radio system upgrade
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
- Led the office's adoption of the mental health co-response model
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Chris BaldwinPrefers Independent Party
No documented position found.
Cody HartPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to expose waste, fraud and abuse in government
- Pledges to put residents' rights over protecting government
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