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Ben Hallberg

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026

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Cook County SheriffMinnesota · 2026Cook County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Bringing experienced leadership to community challenges
  • Improving coordination across all departments of the sheriff's office
  • Maintaining a service-focused approach to community policing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Hallberg is chief deputy of the Cook County Sheriff's Office and a 23-year resident of Grand Marais, per WTIP. The county board appointed him interim sheriff in March 2026 after Sheriff Pat Eliasen resigned, per WTIP. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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