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Incumbent Sheriff Ty Rupert, appointed to the office in summer 2025, faces challenger James "Mac" McLaughlin, a detective lieutenant in the sheriff's office, per news reporting. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Rupert is the sitting Deschutes County Sheriff, appointed to the office in summer 2025, per news reporting.
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McLaughlin is a detective lieutenant who has worked at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office for more than 18 years, per The Bulletin.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Deschutes County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Deschutes County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ty Rupert and James (Mac) McLaughlin. Candidate information follows official Deschutes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Deschutes County Sheriff election in Oregon?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Deschutes County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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