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Benton County, Minnesota

Benton County Sheriff

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2 candidates are tracked for Benton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James "Jay" Dingmann and Joel M Schmidt. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

James "Jay" Dingmann

Nonpartisan

James "Jay" Dingmann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

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Joel M Schmidt

Nonpartisan

Joel M Schmidt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

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