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Skagit County, Washington

Skagit County Sheriff

See where Baldwin and Hart stand on public safety and elections. Names follow official Skagit County election filings.

About this race

Chris Baldwin and Cody Hart meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Skagit 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.

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Chris Baldwin

Independent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Strengthening public safety while respecting every individual's rights and dignity, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Supporting and retaining well-trained deputies and staff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
  • Expanding partnerships with local agencies and organizations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Biography

Baldwin has 32 years of law enforcement experience with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office and is its current Chief of Field Operations, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Baldwin commands the North Cascades Regional SWAT Team and is a past chair of the Law and Justice Council, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Cody Hart

Republican

Biography

Hart is a U.S. Navy veteran and independent investigator with state and federal court experience, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Hart earned a Bachelor of Science degree with coursework through the U.S. Navy, FEMA and Washington Emergency Management's Incident Command System, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Skagit County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Skagit County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Baldwin and Cody Hart. Candidate information follows official Skagit County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and elections.

When is the Skagit 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 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
Chris Baldwin, full profileCody Hart, full profileOfficial Washington election office