Who is running for Fremont County Sheriff in 2026?

Fremont County Sheriff: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

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

John Zerga won the Republican nomination with 4,451 votes (45.81 percent) over Undersheriff Mike Hutchison (3,067 votes, 31.57 percent), Eric S. Murphy (1,541, 15.86 percent) and Ross H. Giles (214, 2.20 percent) in the August 18 primary, per the Fremont County Clerk's official primary abstract. Incumbent Sheriff Ryan Lee did not file for re-election. No Democrat or independent filed, so Zerga is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

John Zerga

Republican

John Zerga is a Fremont County Sheriff's Office lieutenant with more than 20 years of service to the county, per his campaign site. He is a Lander Valley High School graduate who completed the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in 1999 and has served as a patrol deputy, detective sergeant and patrol sergeant, per his campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Prioritize public safety and crime prevention while supporting crime victims
Provide deputies and staff with adequate training, equipment and leadership across all divisions
Build partnerships with neighboring and tribal law enforcement and remain accessible to residents

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.

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