Tollefson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Kandiyohi County election filings.
Eric Tollefson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
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 Kandiyohi County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Eric Tollefson has served nearly 30 years with the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office and was elected sheriff in 2022, per the West Central Tribune. He launched his 2026 reelection campaign focused on staff support, community connections, and mental health needs in the jail and community, per the same source.
Who is running for Kandiyohi County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Kandiyohi County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Tollefson. Candidate information follows official Kandiyohi County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kandiyohi 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.
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Candidate roster from official Kandiyohi County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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