One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derek Olson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Derek Olson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chippewa 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 Chippewa County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Derek Olson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chippewa County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Derek Olson.
Who is running for Chippewa County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Derek Olson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Chippewa 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 Chippewa County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Chippewa County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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