One candidate is tracked for St. Louis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gordon Scott Ramsay. Candidate information follows official St. Louis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gordon Scott Ramsay is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis 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 St. Louis County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Gordon Scott Ramsay, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Gordon Ramsay, previously Duluth's police chief, was elected St. Louis County Sheriff in 2022, per the Star Tribune, and filed in May 2026 for a second term citing progress in drug enforcement and employee wellness, per Northern News Now. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for St. Louis County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for St. Louis County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gordon Scott Ramsay. Candidate information follows official St. Louis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the St. Louis 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 St. Louis County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official St. Louis County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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