Church and Kilinkaridis are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Yakima County election filings.
Jake Church and Roman Kilinkaridis meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yakima 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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Church has served in the Yakima County Sheriff's Office since 2016 as a Deputy, Sergeant and currently Lieutenant, in a 26-year law enforcement career, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Church was a Toppenish police officer and sergeant, holds a BS in Agriculture Education from the University of Idaho, and is an FBI National Academy graduate, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
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Kilinkaridis is a police officer with 7 years of experience and owns two local businesses that create 18 jobs in Yakima County, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Kilinkaridis came to the United States as an immigrant and became a U.S. citizen, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Yakima County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Yakima County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jake Church and Roman Kilinkaridis. Candidate information follows official Yakima County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Yakima 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 Yakima County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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