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Derek Sanders

Independent · Washington · 2026 · Incumbent

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Thurston County SheriffWashington · 2026Thurston County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Continue a community-centered approach to public safety and de-escalation training
  • Build regional law enforcement partnerships across the county
  • Keep the sheriff's office visible and active in the community

Per the county's voters' pamphlet.

Biography

Sanders has served as Thurston County Sheriff since 2022, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He previously spent 12 years in law enforcement, including as a Lacey Police Department community service officer and a Thurston County deputy sheriff, per the same source. Derek Sanders appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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