Marathon County, Wisconsin

Marathon County Sheriff

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

About this race

Incumbent Chad Billeb (Republican) was the only candidate to file nomination papers by the June 1, 2026 deadline, so the office had no August 11 primary and Billeb runs unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Wausau Pilot & Review's June 4, 2026 report on fall ballot filings. Marathon County's own official candidate list for November had not been located as of this build.

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 Marathon County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chad Billeb, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chad Billeb

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Chad Billeb has served as Marathon County Sheriff since he was sworn in as the county's 52nd sheriff in January 2023, per WAOW. He began his law enforcement career in 1993 and joined the Marathon County Sheriff's Office in 1999, rising from patrol deputy to chief deputy by 2013, per the Wausau Pilot & Review. He filed to run for a full term in 2026 and drew no opponent, per the Wausau Pilot & Review. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Marathon County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Chad Billeb, full profile Official Wisconsin election office