Flathead County, Montana

Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner

One candidate is tracked for Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Heino. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Sheriff Brian Heino, unopposed in November after winning the June 2026 Republican primary, per the Daily Inter Lake.

Brian Heino

Republican

Biography

Heino is a fourth-generation Montanan who has served as Flathead County Sheriff since 2019 and has worked at the sheriff's office for 23 years, including leading search and rescue and serving as a SWAT team leader, per KPAX.

Top Priorities

Adapting drug enforcement to evolving threats such as the shift from methamphetamine to fentanyl
Adding staff and pursuing agency partnerships to keep pace with county growth

Per the per KPAX.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner in 2026?

When is the Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner election in Montana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources

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Candidate roster from official Flathead County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Montana election office, or see the full Flathead County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.