Wagner and Carlson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Adams County election filings.
Dale J. Wagner and Matthew Carlson meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Adams County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
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Wagner is the Adams County Sheriff with more than 28 years in the Adams County Sheriff's Office, serving as Deputy, Detective, Sergeant, Undersheriff and Sheriff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Wagner lists youth outreach programs and training and equipment improvements from his time leading the office, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Carlson has 29 years of law enforcement experience and is a small business owner in Ritzville, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Carlson's training includes the U.S. Army Military Police Academy, a Military Working Dog (K-9) course and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Academy, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Adams County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Adams County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale J. Wagner and Matthew Carlson. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Adams County Sheriff election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Adams County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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