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Ty Rupert

OR · Sheriff of Deschutes County, Oregon

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Deschutes County Sheriff, a 20-year veteran of the sheriff's office who rose through every rank and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Priorities: rebuilding trust through transparency and fiscal accountability, and deputy staffing and well-being.

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Track record

Track record — General

General · 2 records

  • Balanced the sheriff's office $72.2 million budget for 2026-27 after finding about $1 million in savings. Most savings came from leaving senior command jobs and a patrol deputy job unfilled.

    June 26, 2026

    Source: ktvz.com · researched August 8, 2026

  • County commissioners appointed Rupert sheriff on a 2-0 vote, picking him from five applicants. One commissioner abstained.

    July 29, 2025

    Source: deschutescounty.gov · researched August 8, 2026

Race Ty Rupert is in:

  • County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Deschutes County, Oregon · incumbent

Profile last researched August 8, 2026.