One candidate is tracked for Anoka County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Wise. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brad Wise is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anoka County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
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. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Anoka County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Brad Wise, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Brad Wise is the 18th Sheriff of Anoka County, serving since 2023 after a career as Coon Rapids Police Chief, per the county's official bio page. He is seeking reelection in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Anoka County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Anoka County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Wise. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Anoka County Sheriff election in Minnesota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Anoka County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Anoka County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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