One candidate is tracked for Norman County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Fall. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ben Fall is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Norman 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 Norman County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ben Fall, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Ben Fall has served as Norman County Sheriff since his 2023 appointment, per InForum, and is the 15th sheriff in the county's history. He began his law enforcement career in 1998, became a Norman County deputy in 2005, and was appointed chief deputy in 2015, per R & J Broadcasting. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Norman County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Norman County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Fall. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Norman 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 Norman County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Norman County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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