2 candidates are tracked for Strafford County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn L. Mone and Richard Krauss. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election 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. Every voter in Strafford County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kathryn L. Mone, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Kathryn L. Mone of Durham is Strafford County's sitting sheriff, elected in November 2024 and sworn in January 2025, per the sheriff's office and York County, Maine coverage of her departure as a major there. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Richard Krauss of Rochester is on the Secretary of State's certified filing list as the Republican candidate for Strafford County Sheriff. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Strafford County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Strafford County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn L. Mone and Richard Krauss. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Strafford County Sheriff election in New Hampshire?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Hampshire are on the New Hampshire election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Strafford County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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