Garcia and Byrd are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Pacific County election filings.
Daniel C. Garcia and Rich Byrd meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pacific 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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Garcia has been Pacific County Sheriff since 2023, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve Senior Chief Petty Officer with 22 years of service and has been a volunteer firefighter and EMT since 2014, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
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Byrd served more than 20 years in the Pacific County Sheriff's Office as Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant and Lieutenant, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He later managed multi-million dollar budgets and teams of over 25 employees in the private sector, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Pacific County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pacific County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel C. Garcia and Rich Byrd. Candidate information follows official Pacific County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pacific 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 Pacific County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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