One candidate is tracked for Price County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Hawn. Candidate information follows official Price County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 11 primary result: Robert Hawn (85.5 percent) won the Republican nomination over Waldemar Madsen III (14.5 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per apg-wi.com reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass).
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 Price County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Robert Hawn is listed as Chief Deputy Sheriff on the Price County Sheriff's Office staff directory and has more than 18 years of experience in law enforcement, per WJFW-TV. He is the Republican nominee for Price County Sheriff, succeeding retiring Sheriff Brian Schmidt, in the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Price County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Price County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Hawn. Candidate information follows official Price County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Price 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 Price County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Price County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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