2 candidates are tracked for Wadena County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Savaloja and Milo Scott. Candidate information follows official Wadena County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bryan Savaloja and Milo Scott advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 43 and 18 percent, eliminating Troy Wangsness, Cory Carr, and Aaron Schiller, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
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 Wadena County votes on this seat.
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Nonpartisan
Per the KAXE.
In KAXE's questionnaire he argues for continuing current operations within budget and building an internship pipeline for succession. Retention of quality employees is the third item he names there. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Per the KAXE.
In KAXE's questionnaire he proposes using grant funding to attack both staffing shortages and the aging jail. He also calls for stronger coordination on mental health crisis response. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Wadena County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Wadena County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Savaloja and Milo Scott. Candidate information follows official Wadena County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Wadena 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 Wadena County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Wadena County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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