What party is Ben Kokjer?

Ben Kokjer is running as a Republican.

Who is Ben Kokjer running against?

Darryl Chepoda JR, for Kittitas County Sheriff.

How much money has Ben Kokjer raised?

$14K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Ben Kokjer?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ben Kokjer's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Ben Kokjer

Republican · Candidate for Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Ben Kokjer that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Ben Kokjer yet.

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Funding

$14K raised, $1,250 from small donors, $100 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Kittitas County Republican Party	$2,000
Advantage Dirt Contractors, Inc.	$1,231
Thompson Sara	$1,200
Whitsett Chris	$1,000
Wachsmith Richard A Jr.	$500
Keffer John	$500
Cline Ron	$500

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-01.

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Darryl Chepoda JR · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Ben Kokjer?: Ben Kokjer is running as a Republican.
What does the Kittitas 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 Ben Kokjer running against?: Darryl Chepoda JR, for Kittitas County Sheriff.
How much money has Ben Kokjer raised?: $14K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Ben Kokjer?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ben Kokjer's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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