One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis C. Hakes. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 11 primary result: Travis C. Hakes (73.8 percent) won the Republican nomination over Mark Hollister (26.2 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per weau.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). The sitting sheriff faces a challenge from within his own department on August 11, and because no Democrat filed, the Leader-Telegram reports the primary winner is effectively the next sheriff.
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 Chippewa County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Travis C. Hakes, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Top priorities
Per the Leader-Telegram.
Sheriff of Chippewa County since January 2023, according to the Leader-Telegram. That paper notes he points to school safety work and services for domestic violence victims. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Chippewa County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis C. Hakes. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Chippewa County Sheriff election in Wisconsin?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wisconsin are on the Wisconsin election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Chippewa County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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