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