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Thurston County Coroner

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

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Gary WarnockWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Gary Warnock

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Thurston County Coroner

The gist

  • Secured state certification and national accreditation for the office
  • Pledges a fiscally responsible coroner's office amid budget pressures
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  1. Secured state certification and national accreditation for 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

    “in 2025, proudly achieved state certification and national accreditation.”
  2. Pledges a fiscally responsible coroner's office amid budget pressures

    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 remain committed to leading a compassionate, professional, and fiscally responsible Coroner’s Office.”

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