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Mike DeJong

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026

Running for Jackson County Sheriff, Minnesota

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants to work with local schools to keep children safe and address rural concerns like farm theft and response times
  • Emphasizes open, clear communication with the public, staff, and local government
  • Committed to efficient staffing and budgeting so tax dollars enhance community safety
Biography

Mike DeJong is a Jackson County sheriff's deputy who began his law enforcement career in 2004 as a Nobles County correctional officer and has served as a Jackson County deputy for the past decade, per The Globe of Worthington. He also serves with the Jackson Fire Department and announced his candidacy after Sheriff Shawn Haken said he would retire.

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