Arapahoe County, Colorado

Arapahoe County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Arapahoe County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tyler Scott Brown and Kevin Scott Edling. Candidate information follows official Arapahoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Democratic incumbent Tyler S. Brown was unopposed in his June 30, 2026 primary (75,169 votes, 100%). Republican Kevin Scott Edling was also unopposed in his primary (35,037 votes, 100%). Both advance to the November 3, 2026 general election, per the certified primary summary report.

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 Arapahoe County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Tyler Scott Brown, is on the ballot.

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Tyler Scott Brown

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Community collaboration and a mental-health co-responder unit
School resource officer expansion
Professional accreditation and public safety standards

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brown is the sitting Arapahoe County Sheriff, per the sheriff's office official page. He was first elected effective January 8, 2019 and oversees an agency of roughly 800 members, per his campaign site. He was unopposed for re-election in the Democratic primary, per the certified summary report.

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Kevin Scott Edling

Republican

Top priorities

Chase and pursuit policies aligned with catching offenders
Reducing property crimes through proactive policing
Accountable leadership and quality service to residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Edling served 27 years with the Denver Police Department in patrol and special operations, retiring as a command officer, per his campaign site. He also served more than 30 years in the Colorado Air National Guard, including command of the 140th Security Forces Squadron, and now works as a commercial airline pilot, per his campaign site. He was unopposed in the June 30, 2026 Republican primary, per the certified summary report.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arapahoe County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Arapahoe County Sheriff election in Colorado?

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

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Tyler Scott Brown, full profile Kevin Scott Edling, full profile Official Colorado election office