Marty Kelly
MN · Goodhue County Sheriff
Marty Kelly has been Goodhue County Sheriff since 2019 and was earlier a Red Wing police officer. He has said he wants deputies to have the training and gear they need, and wants to work with other county offices on drug addiction and mental health.
Where Marty Kelly stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Ordered 68 body cameras for deputies and jail staff, reported May 14, 2024. The $370,000 cost came from one-time state money.
May 14, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: kttc.com
Sent the county board a plan for deputy body cameras on March 21, 2024. He asked the public to comment on the camera rules before an April 16 hearing.
March 21, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: goodhuecountymn.gov
Reached a deal on August 16, 2023 for his deputies to patrol the city of Goodhue. The city's whole police force had quit days earlier.
August 16, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: postbulletin.com
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Said in February 2026 that his jail tells federal immigration officers when a person is booked and when they will be released. He said his office holds no one longer than the law allows.
February 2, 2026
Source: pineandlakes.com
Sent the county board his 2026 budget request on November 12, 2025. It asked for $372,561 more in property tax money than in 2025.
November 12, 2025
Source: goodhuecountymn.gov
Started housing Hennepin County inmates in the Goodhue County jail on November 29, 2024. Hennepin paid $65 per inmate each day.
November 29, 2024
Source: goodhuecountymn.gov
Told the county board on July 16, 2024 that cities would pay more for deputy patrols. The hourly rate rose from $71.03 to $87.70 for 2025, based on real costs.
July 16, 2024
Source: republicaneagle.com
Won re-election as Goodhue County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. He got 12,701 votes (57.7%) to Josh Hanson's 9,265 (42.1%).
November 8, 2022
Source: southernminn.com
Won election as Goodhue County Sheriff on November 6, 2018. He got 12,275 votes to Paul Gielau's 9,821 in the unofficial count.
November 6, 2018
Source: republicaneagle.com
Past race Marty Kelly ran in:
- Goodhue County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Goodhue County, Minnesota · incumbent