Pernsteiner is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Jefferson County election filings.
Andy Pernsteiner is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson 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.
This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Pernsteiner has been the appointed Jefferson County Sheriff since spring 2025 and was Undersheriff for six years before that, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He served four years in the Marine Corps and joined the Sheriff's Office 28 years ago, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Pernsteiner. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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