Davison County, South Dakota

Davison County Sheriff

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

About this race

Steven Harr 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 Davison County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Steven Harr

Republican

Biography

Steven Harr is the sitting Davison County Sheriff, appointed in 2021 by the county's Board of Commissioners, per the county's official website. His law enforcement career began in January 2000 as a corrections officer, followed by 12 years as a deputy sheriff and a 2013 promotion to chief deputy, per the county's official website. He serves on the Dakota Counseling Institute board of directors and the South Dakota Sheriffs' Association, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Davison County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Davison 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Davison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Steven Harr, full profile Official South Dakota election office