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Mason County, Washington

Mason County Sheriff

Spurling is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Mason County election filings.

About this race

Ryan Spurling is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mason 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. Every voter in Mason County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ryan Spurling

Republican

Biography

Spurling has been Mason County Sheriff since 2023 and retired from the Washington State Patrol after 25 years, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide. He has over 22 years of active and reserve military service and holds a business administration degree, per the statement filed for the Washington voters' guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Mason County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Mason County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Spurling. Candidate information follows official Mason County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

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Mason County District Court JudgeMason County PUD No. 1 Commissioner, District 2Mason County PUD No. 3 Commissioner, District 2See all 15 Mason County races
Candidate profiles
Ryan Spurling, full profileOfficial Washington election office