Skagit County, Washington

Skagit County Coroner

Lathum and Fussell are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Skagit County election filings.

About this race

Alex Lathum and Derrill Fussell meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Skagit County Coroner, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

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Alex Lathum

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Thorough investigation of every death, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Clearly explaining the process and timeline to families, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Making county death statistics available to the public, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Lathum works as Lead Microbiologist, Data Consultant and Management Analyst at the Washington Public Health Laboratory, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Lathum holds degrees in physics and astronomy, mathematics, and is a current intern at the Skagit County Coroner's Office, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Derrill Fussell

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Timely, rigorous investigations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Clear communication with every family, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Open data on overdose and fentanyl deaths, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Fussell farmed the Skagit Valley for twelve years and served as General Manager of one of the world's largest flower bulb farms, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Fussell was CEO of a technology company and is the author of ten children's books promoting early literacy, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Skagit County Coroner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Skagit County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Lathum and Derrill Fussell. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

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Candidate profiles

Alex Lathum, full profile Derrill Fussell, full profile Official Washington election office