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Yakima County Sheriff

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Jake ChurchPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges modern training and equipment for deputies
    • Supports investing in deputies' wellness and development
    • Proposes evidence-based crime prevention strategies

  • Roman KilinkaridisPrefers Republican Party

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

Government & transparency

  • Jake ChurchPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges transparency about sheriff's office operations
    • Pledges the highest ethical standards for every deputy

  • Roman KilinkaridisPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

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