County Sheriff
Thurston County, Washington
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Independent · Incumbent
Derek Sanders is the 24th Sheriff of Thurston County. Before his election as sheriff and taking office in January 2023, he served six years as a Thurston County deputy and received the Medal of Valor and two Lifesaving awards.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, 1 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for
Democratic
Kevin Burton-Crow is a Thurston County Sheriff's Office special victims detective and former reserve deputy. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and also coordinates marine services and search-and-rescue work for the Sheriff's Office.
Sources: voter.votewa.gov2