Washburn County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Three Republicans, none of them the sitting sheriff, appear on the August 11 ballot and one advances to November.

• Jason Bartholomew · Republican▾

  An investigator with the Washburn County Sheriff's Office since 2016, according to the Spooner Advocate. That paper reports he emphasizes retaining experienced deputies and partnerships with schools and neighboring agencies.

  Priorities: Supporting and retaining quality deputies, per the Spooner Advocate · Addressing drug and mental health challenges, per the Spooner Advocate · Partnerships with schools and local agencies, per the Spooner Advocate
• Matt Prochnow · Republican▾

  A former law enforcement officer who left the field in 2005 for family reasons and is seeking to return, according to the Spooner Advocate. That paper reports he raises the unresolved county jail project as a central issue.

  Priorities: Programs to help local families, per the Spooner Advocate · Drug problems in the community, per the Spooner Advocate · Resolving the county jail project, per the Spooner Advocate
• Warren Tuttle · Republican▾

  A patrol deputy with the Washburn County Sheriff's Office since 2014, according to the Spooner Advocate. That paper lists a campaign site for him, which could not be opened and so is not reported here.

  Priorities: Community engagement and transparency, per the Spooner Advocate · Combating drug and alcohol abuse, per the Spooner Advocate · Staff development and leadership training, per the Spooner Advocate