Lyon County, Minnesota

Lyon County Sheriff

See where Wallen stand on the budget and health care. Names follow official Lyon County election filings.

About this race

Eric Wallen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lyon 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 Lyon County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Eric Wallen

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Running a fiscally responsible office that leads in technology
Partnering with agencies for co-responder and mental health professional support
Community outreach serving all citizens of Lyon County

Biography

Eric Wallen is the Lyon County Sheriff, seeking a third term in 2026, per his campaign site. A 28-year veteran of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, he is a graduate of Minneota High School and Southwest Minnesota State University and lives in Marshall.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lyon County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Lyon County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Wallen. Candidate information follows official Lyon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on the budget and health care.

When is the Lyon 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 Lyon 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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Candidate roster from official Lyon County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Eric Wallen, full profile Official Minnesota election office