Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Rob Rorvick (53.4 percent) won the Republican nomination over Don Burrows (46.6 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per wqow.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 Polk County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rob Rorvick

Republican

Top priorities

Build stronger relationships between the sheriff's office and local businesses, schools, and first responders
Ensure deputies, corrections officers, and dispatchers have the resources and training they need
Protect constitutional rights while enforcing the law fairly

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rorvick is a Sensitive Crimes Investigator with the Polk County Sheriff's Office who has worked in law enforcement since 1994 across several area agencies, including 10 years as a narcotics investigator, per the campaign site. Rorvick is also a volunteer firefighter and youth basketball coach in Polk County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Polk County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Polk 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 Polk County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Rob Rorvick, full profile Official Wisconsin election office