Special Edition: 2026 Primary Election
Special Edition • 2026 Primary
GCJ.news Editor Randy Bracht profiles local candidates participating in contested races in Grant County’s Aug. 4 primary election.
✉ Ballots are in the mail
According to the Grant County Auditor’s Office, ballots for the August primary were mailed July 15. If yours hasn’t arrived by July 23, contact the auditor’s office at 509-754-2011, ext. 2704, to have a replacement ballot reissued.
Return your ballot by mail — no stamp needed — postmarked by Election Day, Aug. 4, or place it in an official drop box by 8 p.m. Aug. 4. In Ephrata, the drop box is at the Grant County Courthouse, 1st & C St. NW (Parking Lot A).
More at the Grant County Elections page → WA Secretary of State →
Sheriff
Candidates bring experience to Grant County sheriff’s race
Kriete re-election bid challenged by Gregg, Sainsbury.
Continue reading →County Commissioners
Four seek to succeed longtime Grant County commissioner
August primary will narrow field of Durfee, Flynn, Raap, and Weeks.
Continue reading →Auditor
Elective newcomers eye GC Auditor’s post in primary
Koeppen, Homesley challenge appointee Falstad.
Continue reading →13th District Representative
Martinez, Myers, Thompson vie for 13th District legislative rep
Top two candidates advance to Nov. 3 general election.
Continue reading →Superior Court Judge
Three candidates seek GC Superior Court judgeship
Appointee Richardson faces challengers Bevier, Chadwick.
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Mark your calendar
- Wed, July 22 — Old-Time Political Rally, 5 p.m., Grant County Museum, Ephrata — meet the candidates in person
- Sat, July 25 — Basin Summer Showdown Car Show, 10 a.m., Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata
- Sat, July 25 — Ice Age Floods Fest 2026, 10 a.m., Sun Lakes–Dry Falls State Park, Coulee City
- Tue, July 28 — Mobile Market free food, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Ephrata Walmart
- Wed, July 29 — “A Blooming Good Cause” floral workshop, 6–8 p.m., TJ Harley’s Bar and Grill, Ephrata
- Sat, Aug. 1 — Movie in the Park: “Finding Nemo,” 8:45 p.m., Splash Zone, Ephrata
- Tue, Aug. 4 — Election Day — ballots due by 8 p.m.; Ephrata PD National Night Out, 6 p.m., Splash Zone
