Rick Kuss

Republican · Candidate for Kitsap County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Kitsap County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Kitsap County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

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Funding

$84K raised, $7,102 from small donors, $37K self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Puget Sound Patriots$3,000
Szymanski Michael$2,700
Prologue Digital$2,400
Witt Sharon$1,700
Engdahl Ryan$1,630
Kelly Jan$1,380
Gray Bethany$1,230

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-27.

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Quick answers

What party is Rick Kuss?
Rick Kuss is running as a Republican.
What does the Kitsap County Sheriff seat do?
The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Rick Kuss running against?
Brandon L. Myers, for Kitsap County Sheriff.
How much money has Rick Kuss raised?
$84K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Rick Kuss?
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