Taylor and Dansereau are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Garfield County election filings.
Kristopher Lee Taylor and Calvin Dansereau meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Garfield 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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Taylor has served as a deputy with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office since 2022 and is president of the Garfield County Sheriff's Deputy Union, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Taylor serves as armorer, Field Training Officer and Search & Rescue Coordinator and is a former EMT with Garfield County Fire District 1, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Dansereau reports 17 years of law enforcement experience, including 10 years as a deputy and 7 years as undersheriff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Dansereau reports 11 years of management experience and moved to Garfield County in 2003, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Garfield County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Garfield County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristopher Lee Taylor and Calvin Dansereau. Candidate information follows official Garfield County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Garfield 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 Garfield County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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