Pierce County, Wisconsin

Pierce County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Chad Koranda (59 percent) won the Republican nomination over Mike McFadden (41 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per piercecountyjournal.news 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 Pierce County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chad Koranda, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chad Koranda

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Modern equipment and training within budget
Unified law enforcement records systems
Mental health and opioid crisis resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Koranda is the sitting Sheriff of Pierce County, Wisconsin, seeking re-election, and holds the rank of sergeant with a career built in law enforcement, per the campaign site. Koranda emphasizes relationship-building with organizations across the region, from Door County to La Crosse County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pierce County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Pierce 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 Pierce 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.

Verify this race

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

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Wisconsin Assembly District 29 Wisconsin Assembly District 30 See all 4 Pierce County races

Candidate profiles

Chad Koranda, full profile Official Wisconsin election office