One candidate is tracked for Boulder County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Johnson. Candidate information follows official Boulder County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
No Republican filed for this office in 2026, so the Democratic nominee is currently the only major-party candidate for the November 3 ballot, per official Boulder County primary results.
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 Boulder County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Curtis Johnson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Curtis Johnson is Boulder County's incumbent sheriff and the Democratic nominee for re-election. He was unopposed in the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary, per official Boulder County results. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Boulder County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Boulder County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Johnson. Candidate information follows official Boulder County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Boulder 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.
How do I see my exact Boulder County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Boulder County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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