One candidate is tracked for Sussex County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert T. Lee. Candidate information follows official Sussex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Robert T. Lee is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot.
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 Sussex County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Robert T. Lee, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Robert T. Lee has been Sussex County Sheriff since 2014, per the county's official sheriff page. He is a retired Seaford police detective and sergeant with more than 35 years in law enforcement, including a decade as a state detective in the attorney general's office. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Who is running for Sussex County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Sussex County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert T. Lee. Candidate information follows official Sussex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Sussex County Sheriff election in Delaware?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Delaware are on the Delaware election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Sussex County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Sussex County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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