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Martin County, Minnesota

Martin County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Martin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Owens. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matt Owens is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Martin 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 Martin County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matt Owens

Nonpartisan

Biography

Matt Owens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Martin 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 Matt Owens.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Martin County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Martin County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Owens. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Martin 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 Martin 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 profiles
Matt Owens, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office