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Waushara County, Wisconsin

Waushara County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 11 primary result: Zachary L. Gunderson (39.5 percent) won the Republican nomination over Sam Wood (35.3 percent), Lafe M. Hendrickson (25.2 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per civicmedia.us reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Three Republicans qualified for ballot placement per a Waushara County notice, and one advances to November against a registered Democratic write in.

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

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Zachary L. Gunderson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Operate a sheriff's office that prioritizes crime victims
  • Invest in advanced training and professional standards for deputies
  • Connect people struggling with addiction to recovery resources while targeting drug dealers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gunderson is a Patrol Sergeant and K9 handler with the Waushara County Sheriff's Office with more than two decades in law enforcement, including roles as correctional officer, deputy, and detective sergeant, per the campaign site. Gunderson serves as a field training officer and is vice president of the Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officers Association, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Waushara County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Waushara 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 Waushara County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Zachary L. Gunderson, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office