Pueblo County, Colorado

Pueblo County Sheriff

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

About this race

Allen Medina won a contested Democratic primary (11,930 votes to David J. Lucero's 10,500). No Republican filed for sheriff, per the county's certified primary results, so Medina is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

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 Pueblo County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Allen Medina

Democratic

Top priorities

Says he will "bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community, ensuring transparency, equity, and safety"
A "100-Day Transition Plan" aimed at stability and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Medina is a US Army veteran with 30 years in law enforcement, including 28 years at the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (1995-2023), 25 of them as a sergeant; he currently works as a parole officer for the Colorado Department of Corrections, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pueblo County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Allen Medina, full profile Official Colorado election office