Sheriff
Mellette County, South Dakota
My vote power: High
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:
Independent
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Brandon Watson's job, background, or goals.
Republican
Lonnie Schultz is a deputy sheriff with the Mellette County Sheriff's Office in White River.
Independent
Thomas Keller is a deputy sheriff with the Mellette County Sheriff's Office in White River and represented law enforcement on the county's 2024 Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov