Edward Welter
Candidate for Grays Harbor County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Detective, Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office; Mayor of Westport
- Campaign website
- graysharborsheriff.com
Mayor of Westport and a detective with the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office, with more than 12 years in law enforcement including as a Fish & Wildlife officer, resident deputy, narcotics K9 handler and SWAT member. Former financial analyst and Coast Guard member; B.A. in economics from Pacific Lutheran University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to seek state funding with legislators
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I will also work with state legislators to secure available funding”
Public safety
Supports open discussion of facilities and staffing shortfalls
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“including the condition of our facilities and the reduction in staffing despite population growth.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to attend public meetings and report on the office
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“As Sheriff, I will attend public meetings to hear directly from residents, provide updates on the Sheriff's Office”
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Grays Harbor County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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