Carver County, Minnesota

Carver County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Carver County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patrick Barry and Jessica Heger. Candidate information follows official Carver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jessica Heger and Patrick Barry advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 37 and 24 percent, eliminating Matt Steen, Darrell Huggett, and Adam Moore, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet 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. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Carver County votes on this seat.

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Patrick Barry

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Community partnerships and public safety
Mental health response
Staff recruitment and retention

Per the Carver County Local News.

Biography

Patrick J. Barry III has served as Chief Deputy of the Carver County Sheriff's Office since 2019, overseeing patrol operations, support services, jail operations, communications, emergency management and administration, per his campaign site. He has more than 27 years of law enforcement experience, including 22 years with the Carver County Sheriff's Office, per his campaign site.

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Jessica Heger

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Employee recruitment and retention
Community outreach
Mental health services

Per the Carver County Local News.

Biography

Special agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, age 51, of Victoria, per Carver County Local News. She lists workforce stability as her leading concern in that questionnaire.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Carver County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Carver 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 Carver 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 Carver County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Carver County Commissioner District 4 Carver County Commissioner District 5 Carver County Attorney See all 27 Carver County races

Candidate profiles

Patrick Barry, full profile Jessica Heger, full profile Official Minnesota election office