Fremont County, Wyoming

Fremont County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Fremont County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Zerga. Candidate information follows official Fremont County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Zerga won the Republican nomination with 4,451 votes (45.81 percent) over Undersheriff Mike Hutchison (3,067 votes, 31.57 percent), Eric S. Murphy (1,541, 15.86 percent) and Ross H. Giles (214, 2.20 percent) in the August 18 primary, per the Fremont County Clerk's official primary abstract. Incumbent Sheriff Ryan Lee did not file for re-election. No Democrat or independent filed, so Zerga is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Fremont County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Zerga

Republican

Top priorities

Prioritize public safety and crime prevention while supporting crime victims
Provide deputies and staff with adequate training, equipment and leadership across all divisions
Build partnerships with neighboring and tribal law enforcement and remain accessible to residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Zerga is a Fremont County Sheriff's Office lieutenant with more than 20 years of service to the county, per his campaign site. He is a Lander Valley High School graduate who completed the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in 1999 and has served as a patrol deputy, detective sergeant and patrol sergeant, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Fremont County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Fremont County Sheriff election in Wyoming?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wyoming are on the Wyoming election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Fremont County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Zerga, full profile Official Wyoming election office