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Brown County, South Dakota

Brown County Sheriff

Sorensen and Weinmeister are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Brown County election filings.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Brown County Sheriff, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

What this office does

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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Anthony "Tony" Sorensen

Democratic

Biography

Anthony "Tony" Sorensen, 40, is a Democrat from Aberdeen who works as a deputy at the Brown County Sheriff's Office, per the Aberdeen Insider. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Robert L. Weinmeister

Republican

Biography

Robert Weinmeister currently serves as Director of the Office of Highway Safety and has 26 years of law enforcement experience, most recently as assistant superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, per Dakota Broadcasting. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Brown County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Brown County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony "Tony" Sorensen and Robert L. Weinmeister. Candidate information follows official Brown County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Brown County Sheriff election in South Dakota?

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

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Candidate profiles
Anthony "Tony" Sorensen, full profileRobert L. Weinmeister, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office