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Walla Walla 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 outside city police departments and, in most counties, the jail.
Taxes & budget
Richard SchramPrefers Republican Party
- Supports disciplined budgeting
Ashley DaschofskyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Public safety
Richard SchramPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to recruit and retain quality personnel
- Pledges to protect individual freedoms
- Supports employee development, wellness and retention
Ashley DaschofskyPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes code enforcement to clean up neighborhoods
- Proposes intelligence-led, proactive policing
Government & transparency
Richard SchramPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to strengthen community partnerships
Ashley DaschofskyPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes cutting administrative posts to fund victim advocates
- Pledges public reporting on crime, response times and force
- Pledges high standards starting with the sheriff
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