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Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County Sheriff

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2 candidates are tracked for Polk County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rob Rorvick and Don Burrows. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Two Republicans compete August 11 to succeed retiring Sheriff Brent Waak, and because no Democrat filed, the Amery Free Press reports the winner advances unopposed to November.

Rob Rorvick

Republican

One of two Republicans on the August 11 Polk County sheriff ballot, according to the Osceola Sun and Amery Free Press, which report the office is open because Sheriff Brent Waak is not continuing. Those papers did not publish his current title, platform or campaign site.

Don Burrows

Republican

One of two Republicans on the August 11 Polk County sheriff ballot, according to the Osceola Sun and Amery Free Press, which describe the race as a contest to succeed Sheriff Brent Waak. Those papers did not publish his current title, platform or campaign site.

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