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John Horch

Nonpartisan · Washington · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Clark County Sheriff, Washington

Biography

The 35th sheriff of Clark County, in the sheriff's office since 1989, per his official county biography. That biography lists earlier assignments as chief enforcement deputy, drug task force commander, major crimes investigator, search and rescue coordinator, internal affairs supervisor and bomb technician. He graduated from Hudson's Bay High School, holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and completed the FBI National Academy, per the same page.

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