What party is Derek Sanders?

Derek Sanders is running as an Independent.

Who is Derek Sanders running against?

Kevin Burton-Crow, for Thurston County Sheriff.

How much money has Derek Sanders raised?

$94K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Derek Sanders?

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

Derek Sanders

Independent · Candidate for Thurston County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

Derek Sanders is the Sheriff. Derek Sanders's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Derek Sanders that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Derek Sanders yet.

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Funding

$94K raised, $7,048 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Watts Missy	$2,400
The Valley Athletic Club	$2,400
Sandy Dan	$2,400
Pioneer Fire & Security, Inic.	$2,400
Mcginness Jesse	$2,400
Chatterton Sean	$2,400
Cardinal Glass CG	$2,400

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-10-26.

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Kevin Burton-Crow · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Derek Sanders?: Derek Sanders is running as an Independent.
What does the Thurston 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 Derek Sanders running against?: Kevin Burton-Crow, for Thurston County Sheriff.
How much money has Derek Sanders raised?: $94K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Derek Sanders?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Derek Sanders's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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