Stevens County, Washington

Stevens County Sheriff

See where Manke stand on public safety, growth and elections. Names follow official Stevens County election filings.

About this race

Brad A. Manke is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Stevens 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.

This race. Every voter in Stevens County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brad A. Manke

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Increase manpower, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Succession planning, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Get the jail built and open, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Manke has served two terms as Stevens County Sheriff and has 29 and a half years as a commissioned law enforcement officer, 28 of them with the Stevens County Sheriff's Office, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Manke is Vice-President of the Washington State Sheriffs' Association and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Stevens County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Stevens County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad A. Manke. Candidate information follows official Stevens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, growth and elections.

When is the Stevens 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.

How do I see my exact Stevens County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Stevens County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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The rest of your Stevens County ballot

15 tracked races in Stevens County, Washington. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Stevens County District Court Judge Stevens County PUD No. 1 Commissioner, District 2 Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens Superior Court, Judge Position 2 See all 15 Stevens County races

Candidate profiles

Brad A. Manke, full profile Official Washington election office