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Door County, Wisconsin

Door County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Curt Vandertie (61.5 percent) won the Republican nomination over Carl Waterstreet (38.5 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per the official results. Two Republicans compete August 11 and one advances to a three way November race against Democratic Sheriff Tammy Sternard and independent Randy Wagner.

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 Door County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Curt Vandertie

Curt Vandertie

Republican

Top priorities
  • Community policing and visible leadership
  • Improving internal department culture and transparency
  • Protecting children from online threats and drugs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Vandertie is a lifelong Door County resident with nearly three decades of public safety experience, including 17 years as a Door County deputy sheriff, 18 years as fire chief of the Brussels Union Gardner Fire Department, and 26 years in emergency medical services, per the campaign site. Vandertie also spent 14 years in private healthcare leadership, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Door County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Door 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 Door County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Door County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Curt Vandertie, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office