Christopher (Chris) Lee
Elected Experience
No information submitted
Other Professional Experience
Over 25 years of law enforcement service including Yakima County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy, Hanford Patrol, Pasco Police Department, Richland Police Department, Connell Police Department, and United States Marine Corps veteran.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Business/Government), Magna Cum Laude, Liberty University. Associate Degree in Exercise Science. Graduate of the FBI National Academy 273 session.
Community Service
Active in community outreach, youth programs, and regional public safety partnerships. Member of professional organizations and community boards.
Statement
My family and I have proudly called Franklin County home for more than 20 years, and I am running for Sheriff to protect the values, freedoms, and way of life that makes our community strong. I served in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a law enforcement career that has spanned more than 25 years. Today, I serve as the Chief of Police for the City of Connell.
Throughout my career, I have served in patrol, investigations, training, supervision, and command. I hold a bachelor’s degree and am a graduate of the FBI National Academy. These experiences have taught me the importance of strong leadership, personal responsibility, and standing firmly behind law enforcement.
Franklin County deserves a Sheriff who will support deputies, enforce the law, defend victims, and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. I believe public safety comes first, taxpayers deserve accountability, and government should operate with transparency and fiscal discipline.
As Sheriff, I will fight to keep our communities safe, protect constitutional rights, diligently strengthen partnerships, and ensure the Sheriff’s Office remains focused on law and order. I will always put the people of Franklin County first and would be honored to earn your vote for Sheriff.
Community Engagement
Written endorsements
No letters of support or opposition listed yet.
Endorsements
16th Legislative District State Senator Perry DozierFranklin County Commissioner Clint DidierFranklin County Commissioner Rocky MullenFranklin County Commissioner Stephen BaumanBenton County Prosecutor Eric EisingerAppointed Connell City Councilmember Patrice HebelFormer Pasco City Councilmember Peter HarpsterFormer Pasco City Councilmember Melissa BlasdelFormer Pasco City Councilmember Blanche BarajasFormer Connell City Councilmember Pat BarreraRetired Chief of Police Raul AlmeidaRetired Chief of Police John BruceRetired Undersheriff Travis AdamsFormer City Manager for the City of Richland Cindy ReentsFormer Director of Management Services for the City of Kennewick Christina PalmerRetired Richland Police Department Captain Jeff TaylorPolice Sergeant Milkar GutierrezPolice Sergeant Hyrum StohelPolice Officer Jeff MuaiCriminal Investigator Chris HerreraFormer Local Law Office Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim DickersonRetired FBI Special Investigator and United States Air Force Special Investigator Mary DoverRetired Police Captain Scott ChildRetired Police Sergeant Carmen Ver SteegRetired Police Sergeant Brad GregoryRetired Police Sergeant Luke FlohrRetired Deputy Sheriff Dean PerryRetired Police Officer Rick KaneRetired Police Officer Ray AparicioRetired Police Officer Corey SmithRetired Trooper James ZaneRetired Trooper/Detective Ricardo (Rick) BritoRetired Police Evidence/Lab Technician Charlotte SuppleeRetired Dispatcher Tracey OllermanRetired Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Art BiekerFormer Police Lieutenant Tony StriefelFormer Police Officer Jamie BuckleyFormer Sergeant Paul HillAttorney Heidi EllerdAttorney Brian HultgrennRetired Don and Carol CurrieBenton County resident Nancy LenhartFranklin County resident and Sweet Pea Academy owner Misty SaucedaBenton County resident and Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition President Michele S. Gerber PhDLocal business owner Monica MalhanLocal business owner Rajiv MalhanBE Beauty owner Brittanie GreenLocal business owner Edison ValerioFranklin County resident Brent CasperFranklin County residents Kyle and Merisah PruettFranklin County residents Charles and Angie McCaryFranklin County residents Ken and Melina PiekarskiFranklin County resident Tara ProctorFranklin County residents Larry and Toni HoffmanFranklin County residents Colby and Caren JohnsonFranklin County resident Yolanda StohelFranklin County residents Jonny and Keisha OchoaFranklin County resident and mental health professional Shane BrewerLocal business owner Chris ClineFranklin County resident Stacey ClineFranklin County Realtor Burt LovejoyFranklin County residents Justin and Cindy BentonFranklin County residents Gary and Carrol MoeFranklin County resident Cheryl RogersFranklin County residents Jeff and Sandy GreeneFranklin County resident Maria Nava-GarciaFranklin County resident Marissa OrtizFranklin County resident Bunnie AveryFranklin County resident and mental health professional Favi CamachoFranklin County resident Dr. Gerald Moran (DC)Franklin County resident Madi DeatonFranklin County resident Peggy DvorakFranklin County residents Clay and Hope FoxFranklin County resident Maria GutierrezFranklin County resident Kari HaleFranklin County residents Dave and Terra JohnsonFranklin County resident Chrystal CurielFranklin County resident Cherie DomingosFranklin County resident Shelia DavidsonFranklin County resident Olivia PazFranklin County resident Teressa SteeleFranklin County resident and local business owner Tyson SteeleFranklin County resident Kelly HoganFranklin County resident and fire chief Ken WoffendenFranklin County resident Katie GilliesBenton County resident Aaron PiperFormer IT Manager for the City of Kennewick Cody LewisLocal business owner Cynthia FlynnBenton County residents Pat and Judy O'ConnellBenton County resident Karen BuchananBenton County resident Doug deGraafBenton County resident Geoff HallBenton County resident Tracy TroutmanBenton County resident Andrea MorenoBenton County resident Mardi PerryBenton County resident Leslie ZaneBenton County resident Heather KeelBenton County resident and former police clerk/evidence tech Kenna ReidWalla Walla County residents Brian and Tammy BuckinghamWalla Walla County resident Melanie O'Brien
Donors
Donors
$41,862 from 82+ donors ($34,422 cash / $7,439 in-kind)
- Chris Lee$6,544
- Currie Don$2,400
- Currie Carol$2,400
- Dover Mary$2,400
- Connors Michael$2,000
- Dickerson Tim$2,000
- Christopher Lee Lee)$1,698
- McCary Charles$1,291
- WA Patriot State PAC$1,200
- WA Teamsters Legislative League$1,200
- Dow Charles$1,200
- Piekarski Melina$1,000
- Buckingham Tammy$833
- Stohel Hyrum$600
- O'Connell Judy$560
- Stohel Yolanda$557
- Hamilton Cynthia$510
- Malhan Monica$500
- Brown Patrick$500
- Killian Julie$500