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Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Jason Bartholomew (59.2 percent) won the Republican nomination over Warren Tuttle (33.4 percent), Matt Prochnow (7.5 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per apg-wi.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 Washburn County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jason Bartholomew

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting and retaining quality deputies
  • Addressing drug and mental health challenges
  • Partnerships with schools and local agencies

Per the Spooner Advocate.

Biography

An investigator with the Washburn County Sheriff's Office since 2016, according to the Spooner Advocate. That paper reports he emphasizes retaining experienced deputies and partnerships with schools and neighboring agencies. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washburn County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Washburn 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 Washburn County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Jason Bartholomew, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office