One candidate is tracked for Pope County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Brecht. Candidate information follows official Pope County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Nathan Brecht is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pope 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 Pope County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Nathan Brecht, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Nathan Brecht was appointed Pope County Sheriff effective April 1, 2025 after serving as Chief Deputy Sheriff, per Pope County's website, and is serving the remainder of the term through 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Pope County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Pope County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Brecht. Candidate information follows official Pope County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pope 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 Pope County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Pope County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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