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Ward County, North Dakota

Ward County Sheriff

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

About this race

Bob Roed 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Bob Roed

Nonpartisan

Biography

Bob Roed is the current Ward County Sheriff, per Ward County government. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Ward County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Ward 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 Ward 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 3North Dakota Senate District 5North Dakota House District 3See all 7 Ward County races
Candidate profiles
Bob Roed, full profileOfficial North Dakota election office