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Burleigh County, North Dakota

Burleigh County Sheriff

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

About this race

Elliot Carvell is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.

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 Burleigh County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Elliot Carvell

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Victim rights and a compassionate, professional response to crime victims
  • Offender accountability under the law
  • Protection of property rights and freedom of speech

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Elliot Carvell is an administrative sergeant with the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department, with 13 years of experience there in roles including patrol deputy, deputy investigator, K9 handler and patrol sergeant, per his campaign site. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of North Dakota, per his campaign site. He is a Bismarck native who owns a small lumber business, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Burleigh County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Burleigh County Sheriff election in North Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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

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North Dakota Senate District 7North Dakota Senate District 35North Dakota Senate District 47See all 16 Burleigh County races
Candidate profiles
Elliot Carvell, full profileOfficial North Dakota election office