One candidate is tracked for Houston County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Swedberg. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brian Swedberg is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston 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 Houston County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Brian Swedberg, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Brian Swedberg is the elected Houston County Sheriff, with over 31 years at the Houston County Sheriff's Office including as dispatcher, jailer, patrol and civil lieutenant, and chief deputy, per news8000.com. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Houston County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Houston County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Swedberg. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Houston 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 Houston County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
Candidate roster from official Houston County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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