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Yakima County Sheriff

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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.

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Jake ChurchWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Jake Church

Prefers Republican Party

Lieutenant, Yakima County Sheriff's Office

The gist

  • Pledges modern training and equipment for deputies
  • Supports investing in deputies' wellness and development
  • Pledges transparency about sheriff's office operations
  • Pledges the highest ethical standards for every deputy
  • Proposes evidence-based crime prevention strategies
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  1. Pledges modern training and equipment for deputies

    Jake Church for Sheriff

    Campaign website · votechurch.com

    “Jake will prioritize ensuring our deputies have access to cutting-edge training, modern equipment, and the resources necessary to protect our community effectively and safely.”

  2. Supports investing in deputies' wellness and development

    Jake Church for Sheriff

    Campaign website · votechurch.com

    “Supporting those who serve means investing in their wellness, professional development, and operational readiness.”

  3. Pledges transparency about sheriff's office operations

    Jake Church for Sheriff

    Campaign website · votechurch.com

    “Building trust means listening to concerns, being transparent about operations, and working together to address community needs.”

  4. Pledges the highest ethical standards for every deputy

    Jake Church for Sheriff

    Campaign website · votechurch.com

    “Every deputy will be held to the highest ethical standards, ensuring the community’s trust is earned and maintained every single day.”

  5. Proposes evidence-based crime prevention strategies

    Jake Church for Sheriff

    Campaign website · votechurch.com

    “Jake will implement evidence-based strategies, invest in crime prevention programs, and use modern approaches to address evolving challenges”
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Roman KilinkaridisWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Roman Kilinkaridis

Prefers Republican Party

Police officer and business owner

The gist

  • Pledges first-year focus on protecting youth
  • Pledges support for victims of domestic violence
  • Pledges to prevent fraud against senior citizens
More about Roman
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  1. Pledges first-year focus on protecting youth

    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 my first year, I will focus on three priorities. Protecting our youth.”

  2. Pledges support for victims of domestic violence

    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

    “Supporting victims of domestic violence.”

  3. Pledges to prevent fraud against senior citizens

    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

    “And preventing fraud, especially against our senior citizens.”

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