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Natrona County, Wyoming

Natrona County Sheriff

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

About this race

August 18 primary result (official 2026 Primary Election Summary, certified 8/21): incumbent Republican John Harlin was unopposed with 12,458 votes (99.17 percent write-in aside); no Democrat filed. Harlin is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Natrona County Clerk's official primary election summary.

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 Natrona County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, John Harlin, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Harlin

Republican Incumbent

Biography

John Harlin is the incumbent sheriff, appointed in 2021 and elected in 2022, and sole filer for reelection, per Oil City News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Harlin.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Natrona County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Natrona County Sheriff election in Wyoming?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wyoming are on the Wyoming election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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

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Candidate profiles
John Harlin, full profileOfficial Wyoming election office