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Spokane County Sheriff

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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.

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John F. NowelsWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

John F. Nowels

Prefers Republican Party

Spokane County Sheriff

The gist

  • Pledges community-oriented policing that addresses homelessness
  • Led a Real Time Crime Center launch and deputy hiring
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  1. Pledges community-oriented policing that addresses homelessness

    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'm committed to community-oriented policing that reduces crime, addresses homelessness, and builds stronger relationships across Spokane County.”
  2. Led a Real Time Crime Center launch and deputy hiring

    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

    “eliminating a 40+ vacancy rate in just 18 months, launching the Real Time Crime Center”

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