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Verlan Kvande

Nonpartisan · North Dakota · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Williams County Sheriff, North Dakota

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Williams County Sheriff
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Top priorities

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  • Maintaining professional, dedicated law enforcement services and the safety and security of Williams County residents
  • Upholding rigorous training standards and retaining experienced deputies
  • Equipping deputies with necessary protective tools and resources
Biography

Verlan Kvande is a lifelong Williams County resident who began his law enforcement career with the Williams County Sheriff's Office in 1998 as a corrections deputy and has served as sheriff for nine years, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, per his campaign site.

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