One candidate is tracked for Steele County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lon Thiele. Candidate information follows official Steele County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lon Thiele is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele 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 Steele County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Lon Thiele, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Lon Thiele has served as Steele County Sheriff since 2010 and is seeking a fifth term in 2026, per the Owatonna People's Press. In 2026 he was sworn in as president of the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, per Radio Mankato. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Steele County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Steele County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lon Thiele. Candidate information follows official Steele County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Steele 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 Steele County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Steele County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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