2 candidates are tracked for Rock County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Sorenson and Jeff Stratton. Candidate information follows official Rock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rock County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
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 Rock County votes on this seat.
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Matthew Sorenson is a retired Minnesota State Patrol lieutenant who was appointed Rock County Sheriff, filling the remainder of retired Sheriff Evan Verbrugge's term, per the Rock County Star Herald. He is now running to keep the seat in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Jeff Stratton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rock 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 Jeff Stratton.
Who is running for Rock County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Rock County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Sorenson and Jeff Stratton. Candidate information follows official Rock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Rock 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 Rock County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Rock County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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