Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County Coroner

One candidate is tracked for Thurston County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Warnock. Candidate information follows official Thurston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Gary Warnock (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Thurston County Coroner, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list. August 4 top-two primary: Gary Warnock 100.0 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

Coroner. The coroner investigates deaths that are sudden, unexplained, violent or unattended, determines the cause and manner of death, and signs death certificates in those cases. Depending on the state, the coroner may be a physician or a layperson who works with contracted pathologists.

This race. Every voter in Thurston County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Gary Warnock, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gary Warnock

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Continue expanding death-investigation training and restored the Chief Deputy Coroner position
Pursue state certification and national accreditation for the office

Per the county's voters' pamphlet.

Biography

Warnock has served as Thurston County Coroner since 2007 and previously worked as the county's Deputy Coroner from 2001 to 2006, per the county's official voters' pamphlet. He earlier worked as a funeral director and embalmer and is a U.S. Navy veteran, per the same source. Gary Warnock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Thurston County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Thurston County Coroner in 2026?

When is the Thurston County Coroner 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.

How do I see my exact Thurston County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Gary Warnock, full profile Official Washington election office