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Island County, Washington

Island County Sheriff

Felici and Wasser are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Island County election filings.

About this race

Rick Felici and Tavier Wasser meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Island 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. Every voter in Island County votes on this seat.

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Rick Felici

Independent

Biography

Felici has served as Island County Sheriff since first being elected in 2018 and has 38 years of law enforcement experience, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Felici has been with the Island County Sheriff's Office since 1994 and served as U.S. Navy Security Police, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Tavier Wasser

Democratic

Biography

Wasser has been Langley Police Chief since 2022 and was an Island County Sheriff's Deputy and Acting Sergeant from 2015 to 2022, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Wasser served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2015, including on the Presidential Security detail, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Island County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Island County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rick Felici and Tavier Wasser. Candidate information follows official Island County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

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Candidate profiles
Rick Felici, full profileTavier Wasser, full profileOfficial Washington election office