Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Sheriff

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

About this race

Benjamin Zawacki is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne 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 Sherburne County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Benjamin Zawacki

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Public safety and crime prevention through training, victim advocacy and data-driven policing
Fiscal responsibility and transparent budgeting
Staff safety and workforce development amid statewide staffing shortages

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Zawacki is a 19-year veteran of the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office who currently serves as Commander of Operations, per his campaign site. He has been endorsed by retiring Sheriff Brott, who is stepping down after 18 years in office, per KNSI.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sherburne County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Sherburne 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 Sherburne County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Benjamin Zawacki, full profile Official Minnesota election office