One candidate is tracked for Cottonwood County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason J. Purrington. Candidate information follows official Cottonwood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jason J. Purrington is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Jason J. Purrington appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cottonwood 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 Jason J. Purrington.
Who is running for Cottonwood County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Cottonwood County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason J. Purrington. Candidate information follows official Cottonwood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Cottonwood County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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