Prosecuting Attorney
Unofficial result: Won — Jesse Corkern (Democratic)
Source: results.votewa.gov
Whatcom County, Washington
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
- Making plea deals and asking for sentences
- Working with police on criminal cases
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic
Jesse Corkern is a senior deputy prosecuting attorney and civil litigator in Whatcom County. His legal background includes criminal prosecution and private practice; he emphasizes consistent charging standards and attorney training.
Ryan Swinburnson
LostNo Party Preference
Ryan Swinburnson has served on the Blaine School Board since 2024 and became its president in 2026. An attorney for more than 26 years, he has worked as a prosecutor, defense lawyer, and county civil counsel.
Records: Civil Rights 1 against
Sources: whatcomcounty.us2