Ritzville Police Department officer Matthew Carlson, left, is challenging incumbent Dale Wagner, right, for the position of Adams County Sheriff this year. Both have about a quarter-century of experience in law enforcement and are running as members of the Republican Party.
July 14, 2022
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Q&A with Adams County Sheriff candidates
ADAMS COUNTY - The race for Adams County Sheriff attracted two candidates, incumbent Dale Wagner and Matthew Carlson, currently an officer with the Ritzville Police Department. Both are running as Republicans. The Columbia Basin Herald submitted four questions to each candidate and asked them for a brief biography. Their answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Candidates were both given a maximum of 200 words to respond to each question and a deadline to respond which they both met...