The Ballot Brief
Washington County, Minnesota

Washington County Sheriff

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2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Mueller and Jeremy Bolen. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Brian R. Mueller and Jeremy Bolen advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 69 and 18 percent, eliminating Henry Mathia, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.

Brian Mueller

Brian Mueller

Nonpartisan

Brian Mueller has spent more than 28 years in law enforcement serving Washington County, with lifelong roots in the county. He is one of three filed candidates for Washington County Sheriff on the August 11, 2026 primary ballot.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.

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Jeremy Bolen

Jeremy Bolen

Nonpartisan

Jeremy Bolen has served 22 years with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, currently as a commander of administration services in the patrol division, with leadership roles spanning the honor guard, water patrol, warrants, and detention. A Cottage Grove resident, he is one of three filed candidates for Washington County Sheriff on the August 11, 2026 primary ballot.

2026 priorities

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Candidate roster from official Washington County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-29. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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