Grays Harbor County, Washington

Grays Harbor County Sheriff

See where Wallace and Welter stand on public safety and elections. Names follow official Grays Harbor County election filings.

About this race

Darrin E. Wallace and Edward Welter meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grays Harbor 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.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Grays Harbor County votes on this seat.

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Darrin E. Wallace

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Top priorities

From other published sources

The criminal justice center project and a new jail, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
Jail accreditation through WASPC, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide
A sheriff cadet program, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide

Biography

Wallace is the current Grays Harbor County Sheriff and has served 20 years at the Sheriff's Office, including as Chief Investigations Deputy, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Wallace also served 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including as Commanding Officer of Station Grays Harbor, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Edward Welter

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Biography

Welter is the current Mayor of Westport and a Detective with the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. Welter has over 12 years in law enforcement and holds a BA in Economics from Pacific Lutheran University, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Grays Harbor County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Grays Harbor County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrin E. Wallace and Edward Welter. Candidate information follows official Grays Harbor County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and elections.

When is the Grays Harbor 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.

How do I see my exact Grays Harbor County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Grays Harbor County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Grays Harbor County Commissioner, District 3 Grays Harbor County District Court, Judge Position 1 Grays Harbor County District Court, Judge Position 2 See all 16 Grays Harbor County races

Candidate profiles

Darrin E. Wallace, full profile Edward Welter, full profile Official Washington election office