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2 candidates are tracked for Clearwater County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adam Gunderson and Clarence LaCroix. Candidate information follows official Clearwater County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Adam Gunderson and Clarence LaCroix advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 35 and 31 percent, eliminating Vern Wittenberg and Larry D. Johnson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
His campaign site organizes his pitch around professional operations, community connections, trustworthiness and preparedness, and states that law enforcement, first responders, schools, local governments and communities work together. KAXE reports he emphasizes officer retention through improved wages and training.
2026 priorities
- Officer retention through better wages and training, per KAXE
- Accountability and integrity in daily operations, per his campaign site
- Deputy training and modern equipment, per his campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.
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In KAXE's questionnaire he focuses on how the office allocates its resources and how it answers mental health crises. No occupation detail was verifiable from an official or campaign source within this review.
2026 priorities
- Resource allocation within the sheriff's office, per KAXE
- Mental health crisis response, per KAXE
