Preston Crissey
Republican
Biography
Preston Crissey, of Yankton, is the incumbent Yankton County Sheriff, per the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County Sheriff
Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Yankton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Preston Crissey. Candidate information follows official Yankton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Preston Crissey 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 Yankton County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.