Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County Sheriff

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

About this race

Incumbent Kalvin Barrett won the August 11 Democratic primary for Dane County sheriff over Jack Ordman with about 79 percent of the vote, per the county clerk's canvass, and no Republican is on the November ballot.

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 Dane County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kalvin Barrett, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kalvin Barrett

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanded mental health response and treatment programs
Re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated people
Community trust, transparency and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Serves as Dane County sheriff, a post he was appointed to in 2021 and won a full term in 2022, according to the Cap Times. He previously worked in law enforcement and taught criminal justice at Madison College, per his campaign site. The Dane County Sheriff's Office says he leads an agency of more than 600 employees.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dane County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Dane 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.

How do I see my exact Dane County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dane County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kalvin Barrett, full profile Official Wisconsin election office