The Ballot Brief
Weld County, Colorado

Weld County Sheriff

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

Open seat: incumbent Sheriff Steve Reams is running for Weld County Commissioner At-Large in 2026 rather than seeking re-election as sheriff. Sheriff's Office Captain Matt Turner won the June 30, 2026 Republican primary unopposed with 32,695 votes; no Democrat filed, per the county's certified primary Election Summary Report (July 16, 2026, marked Official Results). Turner advances as the only major-party nominee found; no minor-party or unaffiliated petition candidate was located as of this writing.

Matt Turner

Republican

Matt Turner currently serves as a Captain on the Weld County Sheriff's Office command staff, per the sheriff's office official site.

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Candidate roster from official Weld County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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