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2 candidates are tracked for Chippewa County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis C. Hakes and Mark Hollister. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
The sitting sheriff faces a challenge from within his own department on August 11, and because no Democrat filed, the Leader-Telegram reports the primary winner is effectively the next sheriff.
Sheriff of Chippewa County since January 2023, according to the Leader-Telegram, which reports he is 39. That paper notes he points to school safety work and services for domestic violence victims, and that a 2023 county board inquiry produced findings about text messages and absences.
2026 priorities
- Proactive staff recruitment, per the Leader-Telegram
- Adopting new law enforcement technology, per the Leader-Telegram
- Public safety partnerships with other agencies, per the Leader-Telegram
A deputy and court security officer in the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, age 56, according to the Leader-Telegram. That paper reports he has been endorsed by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and by the county's former sheriff.
2026 priorities
- Internal leadership, communication and accountability, per the Leader-Telegram
- Employee support and transparency, per the Leader-Telegram
