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Traverse County, Minnesota

Traverse County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Traverse County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Forcier and Andy Miller. Candidate information follows official Traverse County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

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 Traverse County votes on this seat.

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Greg Forcier

Nonpartisan

Biography

Greg Forcier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse 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 Greg Forcier.

Andy Miller

Nonpartisan

Biography

Andy Miller was appointed Chief Deputy of the Traverse County Sheriff's Office in October 2025, per Traverse County Board meeting coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Traverse County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Traverse County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Forcier and Andy Miller. Candidate information follows official Traverse County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Traverse 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.

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Candidate profiles
Greg Forcier, full profileAndy Miller, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office