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Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Sawyer County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Bryan Deyo (53.5 percent) won the Republican nomination over Gregory Ripczinski (46.4 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per the official results.

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

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Bryan Deyo

Republican

Biography

Bryan Deyo serves as Chief Deputy in the Administration division of the Sawyer County Sheriff's Office, per the county's official staff directory. He is the Republican nominee for Sawyer County Sheriff, running unopposed in the November 3, 2026 general election after winning a contested primary.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sawyer County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Sawyer 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 Sawyer County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Bryan Deyo, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office