One candidate is tracked for Meade County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pat West. Candidate information follows official Meade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Pat West is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, 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 Meade County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Pat West serves as Meade County Sheriff and is a former South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation special agent, per KBHB News. He was sworn in as sheriff after the retirement of longtime Sheriff Ron Merwin, who had served since first being elected in 1990, per the Black Hills Pioneer. His campaign website could not be reached as of September 20, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Meade County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Meade County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pat West. Candidate information follows official Meade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Meade 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.
How do I see my exact Meade County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Meade County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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