See where Budin stand on public safety, schools and health care. Names follow official Rice County election filings.
Nathan Budin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice 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 Rice County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Nathan Budin is a Captain with the Rice County Sheriff's Office with more than 26 years in law enforcement, 25 of them at the Sheriff's Office, per his campaign site. He has previously served as Sergeant of Investigations, Patrol Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, and Correctional Officer.
Who is running for Rice County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Rice County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Budin. Candidate information follows official Rice County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and health care.
When is the Rice 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 Rice County and state election office filings, last verified October 4, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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