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Former Washougal mayoral candidate dies unexpectedly

Derik Ford suspended his campaign in September after being arrested on a domestic violence charge and was expected to appear in court on Nov. 2

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Former Washougal mayoral candidate Derik Ford is pictured in downtown Washougal. (Photo courtesy of Derik Ford)

Former Washougal mayoral candidate Derik Ford has died.

The Washougal Police Department received word of Ford’s death from the Fairview, Ohio, police department on Friday, Oct. 15, according to Washougal sergeant Kyle Kinnan.

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