What party is Jake Church?

Jake Church is running as a Republican.

Who is Jake Church running against?

Roman Kilinkaridis, for Yakima County Sheriff.

How much money has Jake Church raised?

$53K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Jake Church?

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

Jake Church

Republican · Candidate for Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Jake Church that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Jake Church yet.

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Funding

$53K raised, $1,825 from small donors, $14K self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Watkins Sara	$2,400
Mohler Jaron	$2,400
McGaughey Bernalyn	$2,400
Fry Frank	$2,400
Church Shauna	$2,400
Watkins Travis	$2,300
Plath Pete	$1,200

Source: Washington Public Disclosure Commission, reports through 2026-09-29.

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Roman Kilinkaridis · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Jake Church?: Jake Church is running as a Republican.
What does the Yakima 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 Jake Church running against?: Roman Kilinkaridis, for Yakima County Sheriff.
How much money has Jake Church raised?: $53K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Jake Church?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jake Church's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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