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Todd County, Minnesota

Todd County Sheriff

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

About this race

Mike Allen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd 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 Todd County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mike Allen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mike Allen

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Says he would never ask staff to do something he would not do himself
  • Emphasizes ethical conduct and doing the right thing every day
Biography

Mike Allen is from Swanville and joined the Todd County Sheriff's Department in 2010, per an In-Home News profile from his 2022 campaign. He now serves as Todd County Sheriff. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Todd County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Todd 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 Todd County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Todd County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Mike Allen, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office