Firm and Fair. Enforcing the Law
to Keep You, Your Family, and Our Communities Safe.
There’s never been a more critical time than now to have a seasoned and experienced sheriff who knows how to respond when emergencies present themselves.
​
Chris West has proven himself as a leader many times throughout his tenure as a public servant as a United States Marine, Oklahoma State Trooper and as the Canadian County Sheriff. Chris West not only possesses more than a dozen FEMA certifications in National Incident Management Systems, but he has actually deployed across the state to real life incidents and mass casualty situations to assist in safety and recovery efforts.
Vote to Re-Elect Canadian County Sheriff Chris West on June 18th!
"Just as I took an oath and spent the last 39 years in support of, and defending out Constitution - I will do everything in my power to keep our communities across Canadian County safe. I ask for your vote and your continued trust in serving as your Sheriff."
Sheriff Chris West’s service to our state and nation includes:
Former Captain with 28 years of service with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Graduate, FBI National Academy 216th Session
2013 Graduate Oklahoma Sheriff’s Academy
Proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps
Canadian County Undersheriff (2013-2017)
Sheriff Chris West with the mounted Border Patrol in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In addition to protecting and serving Canadian County citizens, Sheriff Chris West has earned recognition and attained leadership positions through his steadfast commitment to follow the Rule of Law:
2017: Elected to Oklahoma Sheriff's Association Board of Directors
2017: Oklahoma's Council for Law Enforcement Education & Training
(CLEET) Representative for counties of over 25,000 in population
2017-2019: Chairperson for North Central Region, Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association
2017-2021: Oklahoma Board of Tests for Alcohol & Drug Influence Board Member
2018-2019: Representative to Western States Sheriffs’ Association
2019: National Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors
2020: Elected 1st Vice President of Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association
2021: President of Oklahoma Sheriffs' Association
2021: Elected Vice-Chair of CLEET Council
2022: Elected 2nd Vice President of National Sheriffs’ Association -
Representing over 3,000 Sheriffs and 14,000 NSA members across the nation
Oklahoma District Attorney's Council's Forensic Science Improvement Chair Task Force
Serves on the Homeland Security, Border Security and Drug & Narcotics Committee of the National Sheriffs’ Association
Sheriff Chris West in Israel with the US delegation of law enforcement officials on its counterterrorism program.
About Sheriff Chris West
Sheriff Chris West, a fifth-generation Oklahoman and lifelong resident of Canadian County, graduated from Yukon High School in 1980. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, and at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, before receiving an honorable discharge as a Non-Commissioned Officer in 1984.
After his military service, Sheriff West dedicated 28 years to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, retiring as a Captain from the Highway Patrol in 2012. During his tenure, he moved steadily into leadership, from Traffic Trooper, to Academy training staff, Field Supervisor, and then Troop Commander.
In 2013, West was appointed Canadian County Undersheriff and later elected Sheriff in 2017 and re-elected in 2020. With over 38 years in law enforcement, he has completed over 3600 hours of training and holds advanced certifications including from the FBI National Academy and FEMA.
Sheriff West is actively involved in law enforcement organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Sheriff's Association and the National Sheriffs’ Association, where he holds leadership positions. He has been recognized for his contributions, including being named the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association's 2019 "Sheriff of the Year."
Sheriff West earned an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Redlands Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Management & Leadership from Southern Nazarene University. He also participated in the JINSA Homeland Security/Counter Terrorism training program in Israel as part of a U.S. Law Enforcement delegation.
He and his wife, Kelly, a Registered Nurse, have been married for 40 years and reside in Mustang. They are active members of Council Road Baptist Church and have two adult, married sons and several grandchildren. Sheriff West is a Constitutional conservative committed to protecting the right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; the Rule of Law; and the Due Process rights of every individual.
Election Information
MAY 24th
​
​
OCTOBER 11th
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
EARLY VOTE DATES
ELECTION DATES
JUNE 13-14th | 8AM-6PM
JUNE 15th | 8AM - 2PM
OCT 30 - NOV 1 | 8AM - 6PM
NOVEMBER 2 | 8AM - 2PM
Need an absentee ballot or not sure where to vote? Visit the OK Voter Portal.
JUNE 18th | 7AM - 7PM
​
​
NOVEMBER 5th | 7AM -7PM
