Huber and Lee are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Franklin County election filings.
Monty Huber and Christopher (Chris) Lee meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Franklin 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.
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Huber has more than 23 years with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and is the current Undersheriff, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Huber served five years on the Connell City Council and 12 years as a U.S. Army Ranger veteran, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
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Lee serves as Chief of Police for the City of Connell and reports more than 25 years in law enforcement, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Lee is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the FBI National Academy session 273 with a bachelor's degree from Liberty University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Franklin County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Monty Huber and Christopher (Chris) Lee. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Franklin 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 Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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