Larimer County, Colorado

Larimer County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Larimer County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Feyen. Candidate information follows official Larimer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Sheriff John J. Feyen won his party's June 30, 2026 primary unopposed with 27,911 votes; no Democrat filed for the office, per the county's certified primary Election Summary Report (July 1, 2026, 4:37 PM posting). Feyen is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot absent any minor-party or unaffiliated petition candidate, which was not found in available county or party sources as of this writing.

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 Larimer County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, John Feyen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Feyen

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Protecting constitutional rights
Community focused problem solving
Ethical, accountable law enforcement leadership

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Feyen has served as Larimer County Sheriff since his election in 2022, per his campaign site. He began his public safety career as a paramedic in 1987 and joined the Larimer County Sheriff's Office in 2000, later serving as an assistant chief with Fort Collins Police Services beginning in 2019, per the site. He led evacuation efforts during the 2012 High Park Fire and the 2013 flood.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Larimer County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Larimer 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 Larimer County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Larimer County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Feyen, full profile Official Colorado election office