Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 4, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office.

The sheriffs — John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Oreille County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and Ray Maycumber of Ferry County — believe the law is undemocratic and should be tossed out. They argue the state constitution doesn’t give the Legislature the power to create a removal …

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