Kitsap County, Washington

Kitsap County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Kitsap County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon L. Myers and Rick Kuss. Candidate information follows official Kitsap County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brandon L. Myers (Democratic) and Rick Kuss (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Kitsap County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. August 4 top-two primary: Brandon L. Myers 58.1 percent, Rick Kuss 41.9 percent, per the county's official results. Washington's top-two primary sends the two leading candidates to November regardless of party; party labels are stated preferences.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Kitsap County votes on this seat.

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Brandon L. Myers

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthen recruitment and retention in the Sheriff's Office
Build community partnerships and improve public communication
Keep the office focused on professionalism and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Myers has worked at the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years, beginning as an Explorer Cadet before serving as a 911 dispatcher, patrol deputy and supervisor, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He currently supervises major crime and child abuse investigations for the office, per the same source. Brandon L. Myers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kitsap County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Rick Kuss

Republican

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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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kitsap County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Kitsap County Sheriff election in Washington?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kitsap County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brandon L. Myers, full profile Rick Kuss, full profile Official Washington election office