See where Richards and Renzelman stand on public safety, schools and the budget. Names follow official Asotin County election filings.
Blake Richards and Monte Renzelman meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Asotin 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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Richards is Undersheriff of the Asotin County Sheriff's Office, with nearly two decades in law enforcement, fire service and emergency medicine, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Richards has served as a firefighter, paramedic captain, Life Flight paramedic and SWAT medic, and holds a bachelor's degree in Paramedicine from Central Washington University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
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Renzelman has over 31 years of full-time law enforcement experience in the Lewis-Clark Valley, including more than 10 years as Chief of Police, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Renzelman earned a B.S. in Justice Studies summa cum laude and is active in Clarkston Rotary and Twin River Special Olympics, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Asotin County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Asotin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Blake Richards and Monte Renzelman. Candidate information follows official Asotin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and the budget.
When is the Asotin 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 Asotin County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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