Brightbill is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cowlitz County election filings.
Troy Brightbill is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cowlitz County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Cowlitz County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Brightbill has served 27 years with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office as Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Chief Criminal Deputy and Undersheriff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Brightbill managed operations for the Sheriff's Office for the last seven years and served as Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team Commander, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Cowlitz County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Cowlitz County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Troy Brightbill. Candidate information follows official Cowlitz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cowlitz County Sheriff election in Washington?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Washington are on the Washington election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Cowlitz County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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