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Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County Sheriff

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One candidate is tracked for Dane County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kalvin Barrett. Candidate information follows official Dane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Incumbent Kalvin Barrett won the August 11 Democratic primary for Dane County sheriff over Jack Ordman with about 79 percent of the vote, per the county clerk's canvass, and no Republican is on the November ballot.

Kalvin Barrett

Kalvin Barrett

Democratic · Incumbent

Serves as Dane County sheriff, a post he was appointed to in 2021 and won a full term in 2022, according to the Cap Times. He previously worked in law enforcement and taught criminal justice at Madison College, per his campaign site. The Dane County Sheriff's Office says he leads an agency of more than 600 employees.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.

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Candidate roster from official Dane County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-29. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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