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Stutsman County, North Dakota

Stutsman County Sheriff

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

About this race

Chad Kaiser 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 Stutsman County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chad Kaiser

Nonpartisan

Biography

Chad Kaiser has served as Stutsman County Sheriff since he was first elected in November 2010, per Stutsman County government. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Stutsman County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Stutsman 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 Stutsman County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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6 tracked races in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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North Dakota Senate District 29North Dakota House District 29North Dakota District Court, Southeast Judicial District, Judgeship No. 1See all 6 Stutsman County races
Candidate profiles
Chad Kaiser, full profileOfficial North Dakota election office