One candidate is tracked for Grand Forks County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Schneider. Candidate information follows official Grand Forks County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Andy Schneider is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
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 Grand Forks County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Andy Schneider was elected Grand Forks County Sheriff in November 2018, succeeding Sheriff Bob Rost, per InForum. He held the rank of sergeant in law enforcement before becoming sheriff, per InForum. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Grand Forks County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Grand Forks County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andy Schneider. Candidate information follows official Grand Forks County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Grand Forks County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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