Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County Sheriff

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

About this race

Nathan Budin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice 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 Rice County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nathan Budin

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Law enforcement leadership and organizational management
Mental health advocacy and wellness programs
Community safety through fraud and predator education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nathan Budin is a Captain with the Rice County Sheriff's Office with more than 26 years in law enforcement, 25 of them at the Sheriff's Office, per his campaign site. He has previously served as Sergeant of Investigations, Patrol Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, and Correctional Officer. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rice County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Rice 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 Rice County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Nathan Budin, full profile Official Minnesota election office