Frase and Murphy are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lewis County election filings.
Gabriel J Frase and Tracy Murphy meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lewis 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 Lewis County votes on this seat.
We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.
Washington › Lewis County › Lewis County Sheriff
Frase has served with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office since 2002 and is currently a bureau chief, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1998 to 2002 and holds an Associate in Criminal Justice from Centralia College, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Murphy served with the Centralia Police Department from 1990 to 2026, most recently as Detective Sergeant and JNET and DEA supervisor, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He has been a field training officer, K-9 trainer, firearms instructor and SWAT member, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.
Who is running for Lewis County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Lewis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gabriel J Frase and Tracy Murphy. Candidate information follows official Lewis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Lewis 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 Lewis 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.
Candidate roster from official Lewis County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Washington election office, or see the full Lewis County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.
15 tracked races in Lewis County, Washington. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.