One candidate is tracked for Blue Earth County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Wersal. Candidate information follows official Blue Earth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeff Wersal is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jeff Wersal, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jeff Wersal was first elected Blue Earth County Sheriff in November 2022 and filed for reelection in March 2026, per KTTC. During his term the office added a full-time emergency manager and a K9 unit, per his reelection announcement. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Blue Earth County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Blue Earth County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Wersal. Candidate information follows official Blue Earth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Blue Earth County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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