Thurston Sheriff Race Preview | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

The Thurston County Sheriff’s race is heating up, with both candidates—Kevin Burton-Crow and incumbent Derek Sanders—locked in for the November general election. Burton-Crow, a decorated detective and Army veteran with master’s degrees, promises efficiency, accreditation, and better training. Sanders, an Independent with a Medal of Valor, focuses on staffing, pay, and a new mental health wing in corrections. Both are preparing for a high-stakes showdown as over 207,000 ballots have already been mailed—and voters can drop off ballots at 31 secure drop boxes until 8 p.m. on election day. Listen…