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Incumbent Republican Sheriff Luke M. Fleener, who has served 29 years with the Webster County Sheriff's Office, won his party's June 2, 2026 primary outright with 2,385 votes, per the county's official certified primary results and the Sheriff's Office roster page. Democrat Tony Walter won a two-way primary over Trevir Michehl, 1,372 votes (51.2%) to 1,305 (48.8%), per the county's official certified primary results.
Biography
Fleener has a 35-year law enforcement career, including 29 years with the Webster County Sheriff's Office, and oversees daily operations of roughly 60 employees across patrol, investigations, communications, civil duties and corrections, per his campaign site. He is a Commander of the Regional Tactical Unit and an Iowa adjunct instructor for the ALERRT active-shooter-response program, per his campaign site.
Top Priorities
- Deputy pay and staffing, including negotiated pay increases and modified shift rotations to match regional standards
- Training and equipment upgrades across all departmental divisions
- Courthouse security and School Resource Officer partnerships
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Tony Walter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Webster County Sheriff, per the county auditor's certified candidate list.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Webster County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Webster County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Luke M. Fleener and Tony Walter. Candidate information follows official Webster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Webster County Sheriff election in Iowa?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Webster County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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