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Rick Kuss

Republican · Washington · 2026

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Kitsap County SheriffWashington · 2026Kitsap County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Combat the fentanyl crisis through proactive enforcement and regional partnerships
  • Use evidence-based policing strategies informed by his graduate education
  • Focus on protecting children and victims of exploitation and trafficking

Per the county's voters' pamphlet.

Biography

Kuss is a retired U.S. Navy officer and a current Kitsap County deputy sheriff trained as a mental health co-responder, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, per the same source. Rick Kuss appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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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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