Brad Howell
Republican
Biography
Brad Howell is the sitting Codington County Sheriff, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County Sheriff
Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Codington County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Howell. Candidate information follows official Codington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Brad Howell 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 Codington County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.