James "Jay" Dingmann
Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026Top priorities
- Wants deputies prepared, proactive, and focused on public safety, not politics
- Supports training and tools that match the demands of the job for deputies
- Emphasizes staying ahead of rural crime, mental health crises, and emerging threats
Per the campaign site.
Biography
James "Jay" Dingmann is a senior sergeant with the Benton County Sheriff's Office who commands the Stearns-Benton SWAT Team, per his campaign site. He announced his candidacy in January 2026 after Sheriff Troy Heck said he would not seek reelection, per KNSI.
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