Walla Walla County primary information

WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla County Sheriff Mark Crider did not file to seek reelection before the Friday, May 8, deadline, according to online data from the Washington Secretary of State.

Crider was first elected to the position in 2018, after serving as undersheriff for his predecessor, John Turner. Crider's current term ends at the end of 2026.

Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary ended at 5 p.m. Friday.

Chief Deputy Richard Schram and Deputy Ashley Daschofsky, both serving under Crider, have filed to seek the sheriff's position. They both listed a preference for the Republican party.

Below are Walla Walla candidates in other races who will be on the August 2026 Primary Ballot:

U.S. Representative, District 5 – Andrew Bartleson – Spokane, Valley, Wash. – Ind.

Michael Baumbartner – Spokane, Wash. – Rep.

Camela Conroy – Spokane, Wash. – Dem.

Ann Marie Daimus – Spokane Valley, Wash. – Ind.

Kevin Fagan – Spokane, Wash. – Dem.

Richard Freudenberg – Liberty Lake, Wash. – Dem.

Matthew Hayes – Spokane, Wash. – Ind.

Bajun Mavalwalla – Valley, Wash. – Dem.

Michael McGarr – Spokane, Wash. – Dem.

Nate Powell – Spokane, Wash. – Ind.

Kyle Ursey – Spokane, Wash. – Ind.

David Womack – Walla Walla, Wash. – Dem.

State Representative, Position 1

Mark Klicker – Walla Walla, Wash. – Republican

Kyle Palmer – Richland, Wash. – Democratic

State Representative, Position 2

Skyler Rude – Walla Walla – Republican

Derek Sarley – Walla Walla – Democratic

Auditor

Gregory A. Tompkins – Walla Walla – No Pref.

Marjorie Denton Sanborn – Walla Walla – No Pref

Sheryl R. Park – Walla Walla – Republican

Tim Reeves – Walla Walla – Democrat

Sheriff

Richard Schram – Walla Walla – Republican

Ashley Daschofsky – College Place – Republican

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For the full list of candidates who met the filing deadline in Walla Walla County, go to https://tinyurl.com/4pu2cvk3 or use the QR code above.