The initial primary results show candidate Darrick Gregg, leading by six votes in the Grant County sheriff race. Gregg pulled around 2,818 votes, 36.23 percent of the votes, according to initial results. Ballots are still being counted, and the results will not be certified until Aug. 18.
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August 6, 2026 3:05 a.m.
Kriete and Gregg separated by 6 votes in sheriff's race
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and challenger Darrik Gregg are separated by just six votes in the initial results of the 2026 primary election, setting up what appears to be a closely watched race heading into November.