Wright County, Minnesota

Wright County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Wright County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rob Mossman and Matt Treichler. Candidate information follows official Wright County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wright 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 Wright County votes on this seat.

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Rob Mossman

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Keep Wright County safe while supporting deputies and using tax dollars responsibly
A balanced approach of enforcement, prevention, and community engagement on violent crime, property crime, and substance abuse

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rob Mossman is a Monticello Township resident with more than 22 years at the Wright County Sheriff's Office, per KRWC 1360 AM. His roles have included patrol deputy, major crimes investigator, K-9 handler, and recreational resource officer, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Matt Treichler

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Keep Wright County a safe, secure and thriving place to live, work and raise a family
Community involvement, transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility
Address staffing retention and demand from the county's rapid population growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Matt Treichler is chief deputy of the Wright County Sheriff's Office, where he has served 25 years since joining in 2001, per the Delano Herald Journal. A St. Cloud State University criminal justice graduate, he is running to succeed retiring Sheriff Sean Deringer. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wright County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Wright 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Wright County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rob Mossman, full profile Matt Treichler, full profile Official Minnesota election office