One candidate is tracked for Waukesha County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicholas Ollinger. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 11 primary result: Nicholas Ollinger (65 percent) won the Republican nomination over John G. Gscheidmeier (34.9 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per gmtoday.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 Waukesha County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Ollinger has more than 13 years of law enforcement experience in Waukesha County, including executive-level leadership as a captain, per the campaign site. Ollinger is a Waukesha County resident running on local roots and a commitment to law and order, fiscal responsibility, and transparency in government, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Waukesha County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Waukesha County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicholas Ollinger. Candidate information follows official Waukesha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Waukesha 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 Waukesha County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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