2 candidates are tracked for Brookings County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Manuel "Manny" Langstraat and David Biteler. Candidate information follows official Brookings County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Brookings County Sheriff, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 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. Every voter in Brookings County votes on this seat.
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Independent
Manny Langstraat has nearly 18 years of law enforcement experience, including 12 years with the Brookings County Sheriff's Office, where he currently works as a patrol supervisor and has served as a K9 handler, per the Brookings Beacon. He previously served six years in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces, per the Brookings Beacon. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
David Biteler was born at Brookings Hospital and currently serves as Assistant Sheriff, with more than 30 years in public safety and 20 years as a certified law enforcement officer, all in Brookings County, per the Brookings Beacon. He is a combat veteran with 22 years in the Army National Guard, retiring as a Sergeant First Class, per the Brookings Beacon.
Who is running for Brookings County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Brookings County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Manuel "Manny" Langstraat and David Biteler. Candidate information follows official Brookings County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Brookings County Sheriff election in South Dakota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Dakota are on the South Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Brookings County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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