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Douglas County Coroner

What does this office do?

  • Deciding which deaths get investigated
  • Finding the official cause of death
  • Issuing death certificates

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Public Safety and Crime Control,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Tanner Bateman has served as county coroner since 2023 and is a registered medicolegal death investigator and Army veteran. He emphasizes thorough, timely investigations, compassionate service, and cost control.

Source: douglascountywa.gov