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Marquette County, Wisconsin

Marquette County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Joseph R. Konrath (53.7 percent) won the Republican nomination over Michael V. Kowalski (46 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per wmtv15news.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass).

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 Marquette County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Joseph R. Konrath, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Joseph R. Konrath

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Joe Konrath is the incumbent Marquette County Sheriff, per the county's official notice of election. As sheriff he has overseen community programs including DARE and Cops & Bobbers and attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, per the Marquette County Tribune. He is the Republican nominee seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Marquette County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Marquette 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 Marquette County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Joseph R. Konrath, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office