Heino was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Flathead County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Montana certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17. Official results: electionresults.mt.gov.
Incumbent Sheriff Brian Heino, unopposed in November after winning the June 2026 Republican primary, per the Daily Inter Lake.
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. Every voter in Flathead County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Brian Heino, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner in 2026?
One candidate was 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.
When is the Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner election in Montana?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Montana certifies the general election by November 30, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17. Official results: https://electionresults.mt.gov/. Voting rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Flathead County ballot?
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Who won the Flathead County Sheriff/Coroner race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Montana certifies on November 30. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Flathead County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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