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Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn County Sheriff

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3 candidates are tracked for Washburn County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Bartholomew, Matt Prochnow and Warren Tuttle. Candidate information follows official Washburn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Candidate roster from official Washburn County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-29. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Wisconsin election office, or see the full Washburn County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.