One candidate is tracked for Big Stone County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Brown. Candidate information follows official Big Stone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mark Brown is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Big Stone 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 Big Stone County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mark Brown, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Mark Brown serves as Big Stone County Sheriff, based in Ortonville, per county records. No campaign site or press interview with him was found for the 2026 race. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Big Stone County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Big Stone County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Brown. Candidate information follows official Big Stone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Big Stone 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 Big Stone County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Big Stone County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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