“I had the privilege of working with Brett Harding at the Coroner’s Office in Las Vegas where he consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and deep expertise in medicolegal death investigation. Brett understands the complexities of this work and the importance of serving families and the community with compassion and competence. I strongly believe he will make an outstanding elected Coroner for Ada County, Idaho.”
— John Fudenberg, Executive Director, IACME
“I’m proud of my friend and colleague and I support him for the position of Coroner in Ada County Idaho!”
— James “Jimmy” Roberts, D-ABMDI, Bingham County Coroner
“I will not be seeking re-election for Ada County Coroner. It is time to move on, and I am fully committed to supporting and endorsing Brett Harding as my successor. Moving forward, I have every confidence in Mr. Harding, given his esteemed and internationally recognized career in this field.”
— Richard Riffle, D-ABMDI, Ada County Coroner
“Brett Harding carries my highest endorsement for the post of Ada County Coroner. As a Former Ada County Prosecutor, Idaho Attorney General and Lt. Governor, I insist that we have a competent, scientifically-trained expert and proven forensic administrator in this critical post. In fact, Brett Harding is the best qualified man in the entire Northwest to do this job.”
— Dave Leroy, Lawyer
“Brett Harding has my strongest possible endorsement for the office of Ada County Coroner.
In the field of medicolegal death investigation, the highest standard of service is defined by a commitment to science, precision, and mentorship. Throughout my tenure, Brett has been a consistent and invaluable resource for the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office. He is a professional who answers the call without hesitation, providing the guidance and evidence-based answers that allow our offices to grow and better serve our communities.
Brett stands alone in his field as the first and only ABMDI fellowship-certified death investigator in Idaho. This isn’t just a title; it represents decades of dedication to the craft of death investigation on a national scale. He possesses an intimate understanding of the inner workings of the Ada County Coroner’s Office having been a public servant of his community for years and has the unique vision required to advocate for the systemic changes and advancements needed by coroners throughout our entire state.
To me, Brett has been a teacher, a mentor, and a highly respected peer. He is exactly what Ada County needs and deserves in an Elected Coroner.”
— Shante Sanchez, MS, MDI,
Bonneville County Coroner
“Brett Harding is a career medicolegal professional and is a nationally recognized expert in this field. He has keen understanding of forensic operations, investigations as well as administration. I can think of no one better to run the Ada County Coroner’s Office and keep its citizens safe. He is highly trained professional the community can trust. I give him my highest endorsement. ”
— Satish Chundru, M.D., Forensic Pathologist
“I proudly support Brett Harding for Ada County Coroner. Brett is a true leader and an indispensable ‘glue guy’ in our office. He will undoubtedly continue to have a positive impact on Ada County and the state of Idaho, if elected coroner. ”
— Garth Warren, M.D., Forensic Pathologist, Ada County Coroner’s Office
“I am proud to endorse Brett Harding for Ada County Coroner. Brett is smart, capable, and a man of integrity. I am looking forward to voting for him in the Republican Primary on May 19!”
— Sam Camp, Attorney
“In my nearly forty years of practicing as a forensic pathologist I have been associated with eleven different coroner/medical examiner offices in five different states; of these, the Ada County Coroner’s Office stands out as the prime example of how a death investigation system should operate. The excellence of this office from top to bottom is a direct reflection of the leadership and managerial skills exhibited by Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding, the recipient of the 2024 Medicolegal Death Investigator of the Year award at the 2024 International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME). I wholeheartedly endorse Brett in his candidacy for the office of Coroner of Ada County in the upcoming 2026 election.”
— Steven F. Dunton, MD
“Brett Harding is uniquely qualified to be the next Coroner of Ada County, not only because of his years of experience in medicolegal death investigation but because of his breadth of experience. He has a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of death investigation and recognizes what is necessary to effectively lead The Ada County Coroner’s Office and serve the growing community.”
