Marty Kelly
Nonpartisan
Biography
The incumbent Goodhue County Sheriff since 2018, who previously served 30 years as a Red Wing police officer, per the Republican Eagle. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County Sheriff
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County Sheriff
2 candidates are tracked for Goodhue County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marty Kelly and Joshua Stehr. Candidate information follows official Goodhue County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Goodhue County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
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 Goodhue County votes on this seat.