WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new law setting stricter qualifications for sheriffs.

Deputy Commissioner Walter Burton agreed with sheriffs challenging the law that the status quo from past years should remain while litigation continues, even as candidates for sheriff file to run for election this week.

“Denying a stay essentially means that the system that has long been in place will continue …

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