Olmsted County, Minnesota

Olmsted County Sheriff

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

About this race

Tim Parkin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Olmsted County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tim Parkin

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Authentic leadership and strong community partnerships
Fiscal responsibility with taxpayer resources
Supporting sheriff's office staff with training and resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tim Parkin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Tim Parkin.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Olmsted County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Olmsted 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 Olmsted 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Olmsted County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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22 tracked races in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 See all 22 Olmsted County races

Candidate profiles

Tim Parkin, full profile Official Minnesota election office