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Monroe County, Wisconsin

Monroe County Sheriff

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

About this race

Mike Krause won the August 11 Republican primary for Monroe County sheriff over Chris Weaver, per the county canvass, and with no Democrat on the ballot he advances unopposed to the November election.

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

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Mike Krause

Republican

Top priorities

  • Smart fiscal management
  • A unified, professional workforce
  • Community trust and transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A sergeant at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office since 2023 with 22 years in law enforcement and corrections, and for more than 30 years the owner of Fitness Connection in Tomah, according to his campaign site krauseforsheriff2026.com. News8000 reported that a petition asking the county clerk to remove him from the ballot was denied and that his name remains on the August 11 ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Monroe County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Monroe 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 Monroe County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Mike Krause, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office