One candidate is tracked for Chisago County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Thyen. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandon Thyen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chisago 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 Chisago County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Brandon Thyen is the sitting Chisago County Sheriff, having served with the office since 1999, and filed unopposed for reelection when 2026 filings closed, per the Chisago County Press. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Chisago County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Chisago County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Thyen. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Chisago 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 Chisago County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Chisago County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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