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Grant County, Washington

Grant County Sheriff

Gregg and Kriete are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Grant County election filings.

About this race

Darrik Gregg and Joey Kriete meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grant County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's VoteWA general-election candidate list.

What this office does

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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Darrik Gregg

Republican

Biography

Gregg is a Patrol Sergeant with the Moses Lake Police Department and a former Chief Deputy with the Grant County Sheriff's Office, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Gregg reports over 23 years of law enforcement experience and started the Shop with a Cop program in 2015, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

Joey Kriete

Republican

Biography

Kriete has served as Grant County Sheriff since 2023 and is Vice-President of WASPC, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Kriete reports 33 years in law enforcement and created the Crime Reduction Team, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Grant County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Grant County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrik Gregg and Joey Kriete. Candidate information follows official Grant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Grant 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 Grant County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Grant Superior Court, Judge Position 3Grant County District Court, Judge Position 1Grant County District Court, Judge Position 2See all 20 Grant County races
Candidate profiles
Darrik Gregg, full profileJoey Kriete, full profileOfficial Washington election office