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County Sheriff

What does this office do?

  • Running police patrols and deputies in the county
  • Running the county jail
  • Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders

Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Terry Ternes is the Mercer County Sheriff, a U.S. Army veteran who has worked in county law enforcement since 1991, including nearly 20 years as chief deputy. His goals include better staff training, new radio systems, and youth programs.

Source: vip.sos.nd.gov