Washington County, Wisconsin

Washington County Sheriff

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

About this race

Incumbent Republican Martin R. Schulteis (running as Marty Schulteis) was the only candidate to file nomination papers for Washington County Sheriff by the June 1, 2026 deadline, per the Washington County Clerk's official 2026 candidate list. No Democratic, independent or other-party candidate filed; the August 11, 2026 partisan primary Election Summary Report shows only write-in votes (412 total, no named candidate) on the Democratic side, so Schulteis is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Washington County Clerk.

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 Washington County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Martin R. Schulteis, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Martin R. Schulteis

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Continuing the Crisis Response Unit that pairs social workers with deputies on mental health calls
Expanding specialized response and tactical medical capabilities within the department
Offering cost-effective contract policing partnerships to county municipalities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sheriff Martin R. Schulteis, who has led the Washington County Sheriff's Office since first being elected in 2018 and winning reelection in 2022, is seeking a third term. During his tenure the office launched a Crisis Response Unit that pairs social workers with deputies on mental health calls, added body-worn cameras, and started a peer support and chaplain program for staff, per the Daily News (gmtoday.com). No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Washington 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.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Martin R. Schulteis, full profile Official Wisconsin election office