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Clallam County, Washington

Clallam County Sheriff

King is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Clallam County election filings.

About this race

Brian King is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clallam County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

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.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Clallam County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brian King

Nonpartisan

Biography

King has served as Clallam County Sheriff from 2023 to 2026 and is a 31-year law enforcement veteran, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. King was promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy in 2015 and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (2017), per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Clallam County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Clallam County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian King. Candidate information follows official Clallam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Clallam 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 Clallam County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Clallam County District Court, Judge Position 1Clallam County District Court, Judge Position 2Clallam County PUD No. 1 Commissioner, District 2See all 13 Clallam County races
Candidate profiles
Brian King, full profileOfficial Washington election office