See where Barcus and Gonzalez stand on public safety, the budget and elections. Names follow official Okanogan County election filings.
Jodie Barcus and Gisberth (Giz) Gonzalez meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Okanogan 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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Barcus has been Okanogan County Sheriff since 2026 and was Chief Criminal Deputy from 2023 to 2025, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He has over 16 years in law enforcement, including as a Colville Tribal Police officer, narcotics K9 handler and detective, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
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Gonzalez began his public safety career in 2007 at the Okanogan County Jail and later became an Okanogan County Sheriff's deputy, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He has served on the Special Response Team and as a Field Training Officer and was born in Guatemala, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Okanogan County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Okanogan County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jodie Barcus and Gisberth (Giz) Gonzalez. Candidate information follows official Okanogan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, the budget and elections.
When is the Okanogan 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 Okanogan County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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