Lewis County Sheriff Race 2026 | Candidate Guide & Campaign Links

Resources | Updated June 12, 2026

Lewis County Sheriff Race 2026

Lewis County voters will choose their next sheriff during the 2026 election cycle. This page is intended as a neutral voter resource, giving residents a quick side-by-side look at each candidate, their publicly stated background, campaign priorities, and links to learn more directly from the campaigns.

Candidates are listed in official primary ballot order.

Lewis County Talks does not endorse a candidate on this page. Information should be verified with official election sources and each candidate’s campaign before voting.

Gabriel J. Frase

Republican candidate for Lewis County Sheriff

Ballot order: 1

Bio

Gabriel J. Frase describes himself as a lifelong Lewis County resident, husband, father, Marine Corps veteran, and 24-year law enforcement professional. His campaign materials state that he has served in several Lewis County Sheriff’s Office roles, including patrol deputy, K9 handler, detective, sergeant, and Special Services Chief.

Platform

Public safety through proactive policing, preparedness, and professional leadership.
Community trust through accountability, transparency, and service.
Support for deputies and the men and women serving Lewis County communities.
Accountable leadership built around integrity, responsibility, and respect.

Community commitments

Frase’s campaign emphasizes keeping Lewis County safe, strengthening trust between the Sheriff’s Office and the public, supporting deputies, and leading the department with professionalism and accountability.

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Matt McKnight

Republican candidate for Lewis County Sheriff

Ballot order: 2

Bio

Matt McKnight’s campaign presents him as a law enforcement professional focused on integrity, community, and service. His campaign materials highlight supervisory and executive-level responsibilities involving personnel decisions, training, staffing, budgeting, background checks, internal investigations, and supervision of first-line supervisors and civilian support staff.

Platform

Proven administrative experience for managing the Sheriff’s Office.
Transparency and accountability in law enforcement leadership.
Public safety as a central priority for Lewis County residents.
Continued professional development and leadership training.

Community commitments

McKnight’s campaign emphasizes experienced management, responsible leadership, department accountability, and a focus on keeping Lewis County communities safe.

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Danny Riordan

Republican candidate for Lewis County Sheriff

Ballot order: 3

Bio

Daniel “Danny” Riordan is listed by VoteWA as an active Republican candidate for Lewis County Sheriff. As of this page update, the publicly available campaign material located for Riordan appears to be primarily through campaign social media rather than a full standalone campaign website.

Platform

Campaign messaging emphasizes justice, fairness, and dedication.
Public-facing campaign materials encourage residents to follow campaign updates and meet-and-greet information.
Additional detailed platform information should be confirmed directly through Riordan’s campaign channels.

Community commitments

Riordan’s public campaign messaging centers on leading with fairness and dedication. Because a detailed written platform was not available from a standalone campaign website at the time this page was drafted, voters should review his latest campaign posts, videos, and public forum appearances for more detail.

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Tracy Murphy

Republican candidate for Lewis County Sheriff

Ballot order: 4

Bio

Tracy Murphy’s campaign states that his experience in public service has prepared him to offer strong, steady leadership to Lewis County. His campaign materials emphasize professionalism, integrity, servant leadership, accountability, transparency, and public trust.

Platform

Professionalism and integrity in the Sheriff’s Office.
Servant leadership and respect for the values of the community.
Accountability and transparency from the office of sheriff.
Building trust, strengthening partnerships, and helping citizens feel safe and supported.

Community commitments

Murphy’s campaign emphasizes an office that reflects honor, respect, service to others, and leadership by example. His stated goal is to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and ensure citizens are proud of the Sheriff’s Office serving them.

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Voter information and source notes

Official candidate filing and ballot status should be verified through VoteWA and Lewis County Elections.
Candidate biographies, platforms, and commitments are summarized from public campaign materials where available.
This page is informational only and is not an endorsement of any candidate.
Last updated: June 12, 2026.

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