County

Lewis County Sheriff

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement outside city police departments and, in most counties, the jail.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Gabriel J FrasePrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to prioritize sheriff's office funding with community partners
Tracy MurphyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Public safety

Gabriel J FrasePrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to keep and expand regional law enforcement partnerships
Tracy MurphyPrefers Republican Party
- Supports jail mental health and substance abuse programs
- Supports restoring faith-based and mentoring programs in jail
- Pledges thorough investigations, including cold cases and corruption
- Pledges to recruit and retain deputies with clear policies

Government & transparency

Gabriel J FrasePrefers Republican Party
- Supports more transparency without compromising active investigations
Tracy MurphyPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

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