One candidate is tracked for Polk County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Norland. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mike Norland is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Polk 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 Polk County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Mike Norland serves as Chief Deputy of the Polk County Sheriff's Office and is running unopposed for sheriff following Sheriff James Tadman's retirement, per the Thief River Falls Times. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Polk County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Polk County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Norland. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Polk 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 Polk County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Polk County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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