One candidate is tracked for Freeborn County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Shea. Candidate information follows official Freeborn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ryan Shea is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Freeborn 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 Freeborn County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Ryan Shea, who has been with the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office since 2000, became sheriff in 2023 and filed for reelection to a full term in May 2026, per KIMT and KTTC. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Freeborn County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Freeborn County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Shea. Candidate information follows official Freeborn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Freeborn 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 Freeborn County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Freeborn County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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