Ben Kokjer
Republican · WA
Ben Kokjer is the chief deputy of operations at the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for 21 years, and a Central Washington University graduate. He wants fast, reliable emergency response across the county and thorough investigations that hold offenders accountable.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the endorsement of Kittitas County Sheriff Clay Myers, who was retiring after more than 40 years with the sheriff's office.
March 2, 2026
Source: kpq.com
Was reappointed by the Kittitas County commissioners to the county Fair Board for a three-year term ending December 31, 2028. The vote was 3-0.
January 5, 2026
Source: co.kittitas.wa.us
Was named operations commander at the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office while serving as a corporal. The article noted he was the office's Deputy of the Year in 2012.
July 23, 2019
Source: dailyrecordnews.com
Past race Ben Kokjer ran in:
- Kittitas County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Kittitas County, Washington