2 candidates are tracked for Stevens County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Dingman and Andrew Messner. Candidate information follows official Stevens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Stevens 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 Stevens County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jason Dingman, is on the ballot.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jason Dingman is the incumbent Stevens County Sheriff, in office since 2012 after joining the Sheriff's Office in 1991, per the county's staff directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Andrew Messner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Stevens 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 Andrew Messner.
Who is running for Stevens County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Stevens County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Dingman and Andrew Messner. Candidate information follows official Stevens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Stevens 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 Stevens County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Stevens County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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