Douglas J Solem
Republican
Biography
Douglas J Solem is the sitting Beadle County Sheriff, per the South Dakota Sheriffs' Association. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Beadle County, South Dakota
Beadle County Sheriff
Beadle County, South Dakota
Beadle County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Beadle County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Douglas J Solem. Candidate information follows official Beadle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Douglas J Solem is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 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. Every voter in Beadle County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.