Jennifer Vipond
Nonpartisan
Biography
Jennifer Vipond was sworn in as Grant County Sheriff in February 2026 after serving as chief deputy, succeeding retiring Sheriff Jon Combs, per Fergus Now. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County Sheriff
Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Grant County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Vipond. Candidate information follows official Grant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Jennifer Vipond is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Grant County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
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 Grant County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.