Babic and Kvande were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Williams County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. North Dakota certifies the general election by November 20, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: results.sos.nd.gov.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Williams County Sheriff, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List.
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.
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Momcilo Babic was born in Serbia and immigrated to the United States at age 17, per his campaign site. He has 13 years of law enforcement experience, including six years as a detective handling major crimes and six years with the Williston Police Department, per his campaign site. He served six years in the Army National Guard, including an overseas deployment as a combat veteran, per his campaign site.
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Verlan Kvande is a lifelong Williams County resident who began his law enforcement career with the Williams County Sheriff's Office in 1998 as a corrections deputy and has served as sheriff for nine years, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Williams County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates were tracked for Williams County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Momcilo Babic and Verlan Kvande. Candidate information follows official Williams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Williams County Sheriff election in North Dakota?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. North Dakota certifies the general election by November 20, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://results.sos.nd.gov/. Voting rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Williams County Sheriff race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; North Dakota certifies on November 20. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Williams County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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