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Cass County, North Dakota

Cass County Sheriff

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

About this race

Jesse Jahner 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 Cass County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jesse Jahner

Nonpartisan

Biography

Jesse Jahner has served as Cass County Sheriff since taking office in 2019 and is seeking a third term, per his campaign site. He has worked for the Cass County Sheriff's Office since 1998, per InForum.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cass County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Cass 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.

How do I see my exact Cass County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Cass County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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North Dakota Senate District 11North Dakota Senate District 13North Dakota Senate District 21See all 22 Cass County races
Candidate profiles
Jesse Jahner, full profileOfficial North Dakota election office