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Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota

Lake Of The Woods County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Lake Of The Woods County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Fish. Candidate information follows official Lake of the Woods County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Gary Fish is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake Of The Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gary Fish

Nonpartisan

Biography

Gary Fish appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake Of The Woods 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 Gary Fish.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake Of The Woods County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lake Of The Woods County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Fish. Candidate information follows official Lake of the Woods County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lake Of The Woods 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 Lake of the Woods 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.

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Candidate roster from official Lake of the Woods County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lake Of The Woods County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4Minnesota Senate District 2Minnesota House District 2ASee all 20 Lake of the Woods County races
Candidate profiles
Gary Fish, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office