Chisago County, Minnesota

Chisago County Sheriff

Thyen is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Chisago County election filings.

About this race

Brandon Thyen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chisago County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Chisago County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brandon Thyen

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Biography

Brandon Thyen is the sitting Chisago County Sheriff, having served with the office since 1999, and filed unopposed for reelection when 2026 filings closed, per the Chisago County Press.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Chisago County Sheriff in 2026?

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

When is the Chisago County Sheriff election in Minnesota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Chisago 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Chisago County and state election office filings, last verified October 4, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brandon Thyen, full profile Official Minnesota election office